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 review came after KPBS reported on the widening of a block of El Cajon Boulevard that activists say will make the street less safe. -
Mayor Todd Gloria says an update to the city's Climate Action Plan will include a goal of offsetting all the city's greenhouse gas emissions. -
SANDAG Friday approved a pilot program intended to address concerns about equity in transit. -
The 2021 regional transportation plan likely won't be enough to achieve San Diego's targets of shifting commuters away from the automobile. -
Mayor Todd Gloria's office said it was reviewing the project to determine whether it was consistent with his values. -
A recent effort to legalize jaywalking statewide failed with a veto from the governor.
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Dry weather is expected to move into Southern California Tuesday after a series of storms. -
The leader of the California Senate says she will run for governor in 2026. -
The mayor is expected to talk about homelessness, housing and the city’s budget.
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