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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The new rules require all "shared mobility devices" to be parked off the sidewalk in designated areas. -
The City Council signed off on cutting two projects from the running based on advice from state housing officials. -
Campbell spearheaded the city's short-term rental ordinance, which she touts as a good compromise after years of stalemate. -
Last week, local activist Tasha Williamson said on Facebook that Will Rodriguez-Kennedy had been accused of assault. She told KPBS the accusations involved sex while his accuser was intoxicated and incapable of giving consent. -
A City Council hearing on the police budget was overshadowed by attacks from the police union on Councilmember Monica Montgomery Steppe. -
The state's Surplus Land Act requires developments on public lands to prioritize low-income affordable housing.
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The ordinance aims to provide protections to renters from eviction as long as they continue to pay rent and comply with their lease. -
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors and San Diego City Council Monday agreed unanimously on a resolution. -
In a move to separate cyclists and scooter riders from cars on Pershing Drive, Mayor Todd Gloria Thursday directed city staff to install bollards to create bikeways in both directions.
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