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 measure to exempt Midway from the city's longstanding 30-foot coastal height limit could accelerate redevelopment in the neighborhood. -
Nora Vargas has taken an early lead over challenger state Sen. Ben Hueso for the San Diego County District 1 supervisor seat. For the first time in 25 years, a Democrat will fill that seat. -
After a flood of calls this spring to cut funding to the San Diego Police Department, councilmembers now have a detailed look at exactly where taxpayer dollars are going. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe measure would be the biggest change to San Diego's 30-foot coastal height limit since it was approved by voters in 1972.
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Supporters say the designation will allow Convoy Street to further brand itself as a destination. It comes ahead of a community plan update that could spur a population boom in the larger Kearny Mesa area. -
KPBS Midday EditionSupporters say the additional property taxes are relatively small and the benefit of housing the homeless is worth it. Opponents say the cost of building affordable housing is too high and San Diegans cannot afford more taxes.
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The San Diego City Council voted 5-4 Tuesday to extend the rent repayment period for commercial and residential renters to Dec. 30, giving renters who have lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic a few extra months to repay back rent.' -
In two separate motions, the Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods Committee approved a proposed ordinance establishing rules for the city's acquisition and use of surveillance equipment and technology and to establish a Privacy Advisory Commission. -
The city of San Diego announced Monday the entirety of Golden Hall and parts of the Convention Center will be converted to homeless shelters with hundreds of beds as the city rushes to prepare for what health officials are describing as a storm on the horizon with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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