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 ruling by a Superior Court judge means new bike lanes on a section of 30th Street in North Park could be in place as soon as September. -
County supervisors approved a measure Wednesday to allow gyms and houses of worship to meet outdoors at county parks, as more activities move outside to limit the spread of COVID-19. -
City Councilmember Barbara Bry significantly outraised Assemblyman Todd Gloria in the latest reporting period, but Gloria still had more money in the bank as of June 30. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe Metropolitan Transit System got a new CEO, Sharon Cooney, after the sudden death of her predecessor in May. She spoke with KPBS about her priorities. -
A proposal for low- and middle-income housing at the Palm Avenue station has grown from 250 units to more than 400, as transit officials look to maximize the use of its real estate. -
Those who work from home are taking more nonessential trips by car, and are generating more vehicle travel through the use of home delivery services, according to the San Diego Association of Governments.
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The Big City Mayors coalition, chaired by Gloria, requested Newsom and legislators avoid making cuts to the Homelessness Housing, Assistance and Prevention program. -
Mayor Todd Gloria Friday revealed his proposed $5.65 billion budget for fiscal year 2025. -
It rates street conditions in District 4 among the worst in the city and directs the least money to fix them.
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