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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California's budget deficit is impacting public transit in San Diego. Without new funding, MTS could be forced to cut services and raise fares in the coming years. -
The De Anza Natural plan would also maintain space for camping and other recreational activities in the northeast corner of Mission Bay Park. -
The peaceful demonstration is an indication that students are not giving up their demand that the university divest from companies involved in the war. -
The new line would take passengers back and forth between El Cajon and Santee, where a single-track segment can cause delays. -
San Diego has less than seven months before its self-imposed deadline of achieving zero traffic deaths and serious injuries. Advocates are hoping for a final push to fund small and inexpensive safety improvements at the most collision-prone intersections. -
Wahl received praise from councilmembers and the public. But some questioned his ability to address long-standing racial disparities in policing.
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The mayor is expected to talk about homelessness, housing and the city’s budget. -
The Housing Action Package is intended to expedite new units constructed across the city to help seniors, students and middle-income families. -
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.
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