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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Assemblymember Todd Gloria and City Councilmember Barbara Bry are both Democrats but take different approaches to critical issues such as housing and transportation. -
Supporters say the bond measure would help fund up to 7,500 affordable homes for low-income families, seniors, veterans and people with disabilities. Detractors say it's an unnecessary tax increase that San Diegans can't afford. -
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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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors and San Diego City Council Monday agreed unanimously on a resolution. -
In a move to separate cyclists and scooter riders from cars on Pershing Drive, Mayor Todd Gloria Thursday directed city staff to install bollards to create bikeways in both directions. -
The increase will hit single-family homes hardest, while multi-family homes such as condos and apartments, as well as nonresidential ratepayers will actually see a decrease of 5% and 12.1%, respectively.
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