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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The San Diego City Council approved zoning changes in the two neighborhoods that add capacity for more than 31,000 new homes. -
The "Homes For All of Us" initiative seeks to create more affordable paths to homeownership. -
KPBS Midday Edition14-year-old Mikey Jimenez was shot and killed outside a restaurant by El Centro police officers in October. Now, his family is calling for an independent investigation of the shooting. -
KPBS Midday EditionWe bring you Thanksgiving cooking tips from a local chef and YouTuber. Plus, for the cooking-averse — tips for eating out on Thanksgiving. -
KPBS Midday EditionLocal hip-hop artist, curator and promoter Ric Scales joins Midday Edition to talk about San Diego's hip-hop scene in 2025, and how history informs his music. -
Ahead of Thanksgiving, we hear from a local group using mutual aid to address food insecurity in San Diego. Then, a conversation on how to best enjoy family time this holiday season, and avoid the squabbles that can come with it.
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A critical weather observation system at Montgomery Field Airport was malfunctioning for days before the plane crash early Thursday morning. The FAA did not issue an advance notice about the outage, records show. -
Mayor Todd Gloria Wednesday released his final proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026, restoring some funding to the San Diego Police Department and the San Diego Humane Society. -
Mayor Todd Gloria had hoped voters would approve Measure E, a sales tax increase that would have turned the city's deficit into a surplus.
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- Clairemont, College Area poised for growth under new community plans
- Longtime county tax collector Dan McAllister dies months after retirement
- San Diego weekend arts events: Nat at Night, Tony Hawk ballet and treadmill theater
- Why it Matters: An emerging effort to repeal San Diego’s trash fee