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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To supporters, the California Coastal Commission is a protector of coastal resources from unchecked development. To critics, it adds unnecessary bureaucracy.
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The top two mayoral candidates in the Mar. 5 primary will compete in a runoff election Nov, 2024.
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Incumbent City Councilmember Stephen Whitburn faces three challengers seeking to represent San Diego's most urban council district.
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"Park-Way for a Day" is a proposal to temporarily close a portion of state Route 163 to cars and open it to pedestrians and cyclists with activities, food, art installations and music.
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San Diegans are voting on one ballot measure in the primary election, Measure A. Which would give the Office of the City Auditor access to independent attorneys.
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The settlement of two lawsuits will place heightened scrutiny on the city's efforts to reduce greenhouse gases.
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Mayor Todd Gloria Friday revealed his proposed $5.65 billion budget for fiscal year 2025.
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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.
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Dry weather is expected to move into Southern California Tuesday after a series of storms.
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