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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San Diego's sworn police officers have the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rate of all the city's employee unions. City workers have until Nov. 2 to be fully vaccinated or they risk losing their jobs. -
The city's Public Utilities Department wants to raise water and wastewater rates to cover rising costs. But the city's customers could block the proposal if enough people submit written protests. -
KPBS Midday EditionA dizzying selection of 46 candidates appear on the ballot in California's recall election. Here's a closer look at four of them — three Republicans and one Democrat. -
KPBS Midday EditionMorning rush hour is significantly lighter than before the pandemic, but afternoons can get busy as remote workers seek to get out of the house. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe rules surrounding recalls in California are unlike any other election. Even if the governor wins more votes than any other candidate, he can still be booted from office. -
The new system offers more flexible fare payment options that ensure passengers don't overpay for a day's or month's worth of bus and trolley trips.
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KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego is considering a new program focused on helping communities most impacted by the War on Drugs share in the profits of legalized cannabis. A similar program in Los Angeles has faced criticism. -
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.
- Why aren't Americans filling the manufacturing jobs we already have?
- Litigation at Green Oak Ranch in Vista continues and postpones future events
- Could this deadly intersection become San Diego's next 'quick-build' roundabout?
- California attorney general launches civil rights investigation into San Diego juvenile halls
- Preventable hospitalizations in California show continued health disparities as Medicaid faces possible cuts