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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KPBS Midday EditionA decade of city budget data show the San Diego Police Department has repeatedly failed to abide by the overtime budgets approved by the City Council. Now the council is trying to crack down. -
The current deal that allows San Diego Gas & Electric to operate its gas and utility infrastructure on public land has been in place for 50 years. Outside consultants tell the city a better deal is possible. -
The San Diego City Council approved a bond measure that would raise nearly a billion dollars for new affordable housing projects if passed by a two-thirds majority of city voters. -
The city of San Diego revealed several developer plans for San Diego Sports Arena Friday and announced it was beginning a virtual open house to gather input from the public on transforming the area into a more pedestrian and transit-friendly environment. -
The order issued by San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer comes as COVID-19 cases surge, leading the county to halt indoor dining at restaurants for three weeks. -
The Coalition for Police Accountability and Transparency, formed in 2016 after a study on racial profiling in San Diego, is recommending a host of changes to policies and laws. That includes ending the practice of detaining people when there is no probable cause for arrest.
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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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