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 EditionThe freeze on all residential and commercial evictions comes as the recent spike in COVID-19 infections threatens prolong the economic pain caused by the pandemic. -
The effort to establish a new civilian oversight body has been going on for years. But it took on new urgency after protests following the death of George Floyd. -
While projects in the Bay Area and Los Angeles are recommended for more than $400 million, San Diego will likely get zero dollars under the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities grant program. -
Mayor Kevin Faulconer unveiled a proposal Thursday to speed up permitting of outdoor dining to help restaurants and other businesses that face limited indoor capacity due to social distancing restrictions. -
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling extending workplace protections to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people is based on the 1964 Civil Rights Act. -
Cities across California are on track to lose an estimated $7 billion in tax revenues because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But while no city is immune to the economic crisis, some are in a much better position than others.
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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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