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 race to represent District 4 on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors is one of the most closely watched this election season. It could be a preview of an even bigger partisan battle for control of the board in 2020. -
The Metropolitan Transit System has updated its policy guiding development on properties the agency owns. The move is intended to encourage more transit ridership and alleviate the region's housing shortage. -
KPBS Midday EditionAntonio Martinez and Vivian Moreno vie to represent Barrio Logan, Logan Heights, Sherman Heights, San Ysidro and Otay Mesa on the San Diego City Council. -
San Diego City Council members opted to stick with the city's current trash collection system after an outside report found it was inefficient and caused unnecessary damage to streets. The city says it can improve the current system with smaller changes. -
San Diego City Councilwoman Lorie Zapf is facing a tougher re-election fight than Republicans had hoped this November, with opponent Jen Campbell mounting a challenge from the left. -
KPBS Midday EditionNathan Fletcher and Bonnie Dumanis are vying to replace Ron Roberts on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
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KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego is considering a new program focused on helping communities most impacted by the War on Drugs share in the profits of legalized cannabis. A similar program in Los Angeles has faced criticism. -
Following demonstrations in Barrio Logan and at the San Diego airport, hundreds marched in downtown San Diego in support of raising the federal minimum wage.
- ICE agents swarm San Diego immigration court, arresting people after their hearings
- Montgomery Field Airport weather instruments not functioning properly at time of plane crash
- Gloria's ADU proposal would block housing in San Diego's whitest, wealthiest neighborhoods
- More Tierrasanta plane crash victims identified
- Graphics: Here's what it will take to transform the Qatari jet into Air Force One