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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With only two candidates in the race, it's guaranteed that incumbent Congressman Juan Vargas (D-San Diego) will face Republican Juan Hidalgo in the November runoff for California's 51st District. -
Stephen Whitburn has a large lead with second and third place only a few percentage points away from each other. -
As major revitalization projects slated for the Midway District move closer to reality, two City Council members are responding to calls for a ballot measure to increase the 30-foot height limit for buildings in the neighborhood. -
The Navy is in the process of putting together what could be one of San Diego's most consequential redevelopment projects in decades, as it seeks a new facility for its cybersecurity operations in the Midway District. -
Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez on Monday unveiled two bills aimed at tackling different aspects of the state's housing crisis. One would expand the city of San Diego's affordable housing density bonus program across the state. -
San Diego Police Department officials on Wednesday told a City Council committee that an officer pointing a taser at someone and giving them orders can be a de-escalation tactic — comments that prompted pushback from council members.
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KPBS Midday EditionSB 145 would not legalize pedophilia. It would only give judges expanded discretion to determine whether an adult must register as a sex offender. -
After hours of public input and deliberation, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a $6.5 billion operating budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year. -
The San Diego City Council voted 5-4 Tuesday to extend the rent repayment period for commercial and residential renters to Dec. 30, giving renters who have lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic a few extra months to repay back rent.'
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