Andrew Bowen
Metro ReporterAs the KPBS metro reporter, Andrew Bowen covers a broad range of issues across San Diego County, including local government, housing, transportation, infrastructure and climate change. His reporting at KPBS has won numerous awards, including the 2019 Gloria Penner Award for Political Affairs Reporting from the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and the 2018 Walk the Walk Award from Circulate San Diego. Before moving to San Diego, Andrew worked for six years as a freelance translator, radio reporter, and TV news producer in Germany. His work for the German international public broadcaster Deutsche Welle had him covering local, national, and international stories across Europe. He also worked as a producer and reporter for the English-language website of Der Spiegel, Germany's largest news magazine. Andrew is originally from Santa Rosa, California. He holds a bachelor of science degree in journalism with a minor in Spanish from Northwestern University. He speaks fluent Spanish, Portuguese, and German.
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The San Diego City Council appointed a new IBA on Monday following the vacancy left by outgoing analyst Andrea Tevlin. -
San Diego-Tijuana border crossings see rise in Ukrainians seeking asylum in U.S., with more coming every day. -
KPBS Midday EditionBill McKibben argues for a quick switch away from fossil fuel. "We're all but out of time," he warns. -
A new system aims to identify what streetlights are in the most urgent need of repair. -
Residents of Encinitas, Chula Vista and San Diego will soon be enrolled in the agency's electricity program. -
City transportation officials plan to install protected bike lanes on a one-mile stretch of Park Boulevard following a street resurfacing project.
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Following demonstrations in Barrio Logan and at the San Diego airport, hundreds marched in downtown San Diego in support of raising the federal minimum wage.
- Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls on Marine Corps to pause contract with Oceanside-based Frontwave Credit Union
- Paid parking in Balboa Park? San Diego residents may get a discount
- University of San Diego faculty on strike Wednesday and Thursday
- USDA chief says agency is trying to fill key jobs after paying 15,000 to leave
- San Diego nonprofit auctions off rare set of Italian cookbooks