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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San Diego officials are proposing a host of changes to the city's dockless scooter and bike regulations, including a ban on riding between midnight and 5 a.m., meant to curb dangerous behaviors. -
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a San Diego ordinance restricting where registered sex offenders can live violates state law. -
SDSU and the city's negotiating team have haggled in recent months over the university's pledge to offer "fair market value" for the property and what that entails. -
The city projects spending, driven by increases in salaries and homeless services, to outpace revenue growth. -
State housing officials have given high marks to the San Diego Association of Governments for the planning agency's proposal to require more housing in communities with a lot of jobs and access to mass transit. -
California cannabis regulators last week suspended the licenses of nearly 400 businesses — including nine in San Diego County — for failing to enroll in the state's system for tracking marijuana from where it's grown to where it's sold.
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The San Diego City Council Tuesday passed the city's $5.8 billion budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. -
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.
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