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 City Council members are being asked to extend the funding for three tent shelters for the homelessness. The shelters have failed to meet their own goals, and their price tag is rising. -
The San Diego Association of Governments has selected Hasan Ikhrata as its new executive director. Ikhrata is currently executive director of the Southern California Association of Governments. -
KPBS Midday EditionA proposed update to the Midway community plan would permit some 10,000 new homes in the neighborhood, known for large industrial lots, traffic congestion and strip clubs. Advocates see density as a chance at revitalization. -
San Diego City Council members have advanced a proposal to create a new volunteer advisory board on transportation. The plans would also dissolve the city's Bicycle Advisory Board — leaving some bike advocates concerned. -
Mayor Kevin Faulconer gave opening remarks at a forum organized to rally support for community choice energy. He stopped short of endorsing the program for San Diego, but supporters see his appearance as a good sign. -
The $50 million is earmarked for affordable housing and permanent homes for formerly homeless individuals. Observers say it is far short of what is needed to make serious progress toward housing San Diego's unsheltered population.
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Mayor Todd Gloria has pushed hard for the ordinance — written by City Councilman Stephen Whitburn — in recent weeks, urging citizens to sign a petition and speaking on the issue at news conferences. -
The ordinance aims to provide protections to renters from eviction as long as they continue to pay rent and comply with their lease. -
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors and San Diego City Council Monday agreed unanimously on a resolution.
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