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's problem with long wait times for 911 callers has been under intense media scrutiny. Mayor Kevin Faulconer is now promising more money for 911 dispatchers in his revised budget. -
The four Democrats and one Republican running for San Diego city attorney mostly emphasize their experience over politics. But while the office is meant to be politically neutral, it can still have great influence on city policy. -
The problem has gained attention after the death of a 3-day-old baby whose parents called 911 twice but hung up because of long wait times. The staffing shortage goes back years, and fixing it will take time. -
KPBS asked all of the candidates running for San Diego City Council District 1 the same five questions. -
The two main challengers in San Diego's mayoral race took part in a forum over the weekend, using the opportunity to bash Mayor Kevin Faulconer for declining to attend. -
The race to represent District 1 on the San Diego City Council is among the most closely watched. It's likely to decide whether Democrats keep control of the council or that power shifts to Republicans.
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KPBS Midday EditionWhen California voters legalized recreational marijuana in 2016, they did so with the promise of new social and environmental programs funded by cannabis tax dollars. That promise remains largely unfulfilled in San Diego. -
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.
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