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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A policy advisor for San Diego City Council President Jen Campbell has been pushing for changes to council district boundaries that would benefit his boss. -
The "road user charge" would help pay for things like free public transportation and new bus and rail lines. But several mayors suddenly came out against the concept, saying it was too unpopular. -
The two blocks of state-owned land could become a mixed-use community with affordable housing at the center. -
The latest redistricting proposal would split UCSD's east and west campuses into two separate City Council districts. -
Many of the stations remain difficult to access by foot, wheelchair, or bike. -
Chuck Marohn is president of the nonprofit Strong Towns and author of the new book "Confessions of a Recovering Engineer."
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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.
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- Carlsbad opens door for new drive-thrus, but with tight restrictions
- New nonstop flights available between San Diego and Amsterdam
- 'Park Opera' turns Balboa Park into a stage, with a bee aria and listening as the protagonist
- Activists celebrate motherhood from inside Las Colinas Detention Facility