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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Mayor Todd Gloria wants to use the area to build a mix of housing and office space for city workers. -
A coalition of gay bars and LGBTQ nonprofits say a historic district would stifle the neighborhood's growth and limit opportunities to build new housing. -
KPBS Midday Edition"Art of Europe" will chronicle the history of European art from the prehistoric era to the modern age. -
The city aims to set up a cannabis equity program that would ease access to the legal market for people harmed by prohibition. -
Conozca a los candidatos y sepa lo que está en juego con la guía electoral de KPBS del 8 de noviembre de 2022 para las contiendas del consejo del Ayuntamiento de San Diego en los distritos 2, 4, 6 y 8. -
Desde impuestos al cannabis y límites de altura en construcciones, hasta recolección de basura, aquí está todo lo que los votantes necesitan saber sobre las medidas en la boleta electoral del condado de San Diego.
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The former assemblyman for California's 78th State Assembly District, City Councilman and Interim Mayor in 2013 thanked the diverse San Diegan community for electing him to the position. -
The Riverwalk San Diego project is intended to transform the existing Riverwalk Golf Club into a neighborhood as well as restore the stretch of the San Diego River that runs through it. -
KPBS Midday EditionSB 145 would not legalize pedophilia. It would only give judges expanded discretion to determine whether an adult must register as a sex offender.
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