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Andrew Bowen

Metro Reporter

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As 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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Arts & Culture

Ticket sales remain strong despite SD Pride Festival controversy

Andrew Bowen

A handful of corporate sponsors have withdrawn their support from San Diego Pride over one of its headliners' stance on the Israel-Gaza war. But the organization says ticket sales are still up.
Environment

Caltrans wins funding for high-occupancy toll lanes on I-805 in South Bay

Andrew Bowen

By the time the project is complete in 2030, solo drivers will be able to access the freeway's express lanes by paying a toll.
Environment

Rail advocates fear Del Mar project could lock in slower, more polluting trains to LA

Andrew Bowen

Transportation officials are studying options for rerouting the train tracks away from the collapsing Del Mar bluffs. Advocates fear the project could prevent the rail corridor from upgrading to electric trains.
Politics

Mayor Gloria vetoes portions of City Council budget, keeps library and rec center hours

Andrew Bowen

The mayor used his line-item veto power to trim the council's spending plan by roughly $5 million. He accepted the council's more modest cuts to library hours.
Quality of Life

San Diego City Council approves rollback of ADU incentives

Andrew Bowen

After more than four hours of public testimony, the council voted to cap the number of ADUs allowed on each property to between four and six.
Politics

Housing officials warn San Diego's ADU reforms may violate state law

Andrew Bowen

Officials have threatened to find San Diego in violation of state housing laws if the city passes a package of reforms to a program that encourages accessory dwelling units.