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 mayor's speech focused mostly on public safety, housing and infrastructure. There were also a few newsworthy policy announcements.
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Drivers are now prohibited from parking within 20 feet of most crosswalks in an effort to improve visibility and safety.
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Bethel One will provide 26 units for low-income seniors and veterans. It's being funded without public subsidies.
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Voters will be deciding this year whether or not to raise San Diego County's sales tax by a half-percentage point.
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The policy is intended to rightsize the design of San Diego's streets, most of which prioritize the speed and convenience of driving over safety.
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The transit agency is also planning an overnight express bus from the San Ysidro border crossing to downtown San Diego.
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The Big City Mayors coalition, chaired by Gloria, requested Newsom and legislators avoid making cuts to the Homelessness Housing, Assistance and Prevention program.
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Mayor Todd Gloria Friday revealed his proposed $5.65 billion budget for fiscal year 2025.
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It rates street conditions in District 4 among the worst in the city and directs the least money to fix them.
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