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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Typically, county budgets are adopted by June 30. One supervisor wants more time to factor in funding cuts threatened by the Trump administration. -
The 78-unit apartment complex next to St. Luke's Episcopal Church will be reserved for low-income individuals and families. -
A KPBS investigation reveals racial disparities in previous sentencing for robbery murders. Plus, local veterans push back against proposed job cuts. -
The city's design standards on everything from crosswalks to medians to bike lanes haven't been overhauled in more than 20 years. -
The City Treasurer's Department says raising the tax could bring in more revenue — or reduce revenue by driving more consumers to the illicit market and lower-tax suburbs. -
The City Council rescinded a request to repeal the city's landmark ADU bonus program, but pledged to work with Mayor Todd Gloria to limit where it applies.
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The San Diego City Council Tuesday passed the city's $5.8 billion budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. -
The Big City Mayors coalition, chaired by Gloria, requested Newsom and legislators avoid making cuts to the Homelessness Housing, Assistance and Prevention program. -
Mayor Todd Gloria Friday revealed his proposed $5.65 billion budget for fiscal year 2025.
- Bob Filner, disgraced ex-mayor of San Diego, dies at 82
- Mild, warmer weather expected this week in San Diego County
- Firings and a ‘no confidence’ vote rock Imperial County government
- San Diego County releases dashboard compiling on South County sewage
- As a diversity grant dies, young scientists fear it will haunt their careers