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.
-
Conoce a los candidatos y aprende qué es lo que está en juego con la Guía Electoral de KPBS para la contienda electoral de este 8 de noviembre por el puesto de juez de la corte superior del condado -
The addition of new HOV lanes on SR-56 is a rare instance of the city covering 100% of a freeway expansion's construction costs. -
Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' Nov. 8, 2022 election guide for the three San Diego County Superior Court judge offices on the ballot.
-
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 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. -
After hours of public input and deliberation, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a $6.5 billion operating budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year.
- 'Razor blade throat' COVID-19 variant spreads as public concern wanes
- 'Exceptional' leader among thousands being forced out over military 'trans ban'
- Catholic leaders rally behind immigrants on refugee day
- San Francisco judge asks if troops in LA are violating Posse Comitatus Act
- Pilot who died in N.C. plane crash tried to avoid a turtle on airport runway