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 owner of Boulevard Fitness in University Heights unlawfully operated the gym for more than two months. But the San Diego City Attorney's Office won’t prosecute him for now. -
Theme parks are not among the businesses with relaxed COVID-19 restrictions announced Friday. Seaworld San Diego has reopened on weekends, but only as a zoo. -
Boulevard Fitness, the University Heights gym that for months has refused to shut down despite the COVID-19 public health order, is temporarily closing its doors. The gym's owner says he could not afford the fines he was facing.
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A gym in University Heights has stayed open for weeks in violation of the COVID-19 public health order. One citation was not enough to convince the owner to close. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe regional transportation planning agency wants to make big investments in trains and buses while also creating a new network of toll and HOV lanes on freeways. -
Activists are urging the city to set a new goal of "carbon neutrality," or a net zero carbon footprint, by 2050 or sooner.
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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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