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 is months away from its self-imposed deadline for ending all traffic deaths. Those who have lost loved ones to traffic violence see a city government that's asleep at the wheel. -
Elected officials and civic leaders gathered to mark the 50th anniversary of San Diego's first pride march, which took place in 1974 despite the city's refusal to grant a permit. -
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's proposal is to lease a 65,000-square foot warehouse near the San Diego airport and convert it into the city's largest ever homeless shelter. Details of the proposal haven't yet been made public. -
Think tank Circulate San Diego's report "Better Coastal Commission" cites examples of the agency blocking bike lanes and delaying housing permits by as much as four years. -
Several city projects and programs are on the chopping block as officials struggle to close a massive deficit. -
Climate Action Campaign has released its annual "report card" on local efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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It rates street conditions in District 4 among the worst in the city and directs the least money to fix them. -
Dry weather is expected to move into Southern California Tuesday after a series of storms. -
The leader of the California Senate says she will run for governor in 2026.
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