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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A new state law allows cities to base speed limits on what's actually safe for the road. -
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria joined KPBS Midday Edition to talk about his latest efforts on affordable housing and homelessness, and a major infrastructure funding gap. -
The California governor wants to create "Care Courts" that would have the power to compel people with debilitating psychosis into longer-term mental health treatment. -
The money comes from the federal government as a reward for the city's relatively successful distribution of past rent relief funds. -
The city's refusal to zone for enough homes could lead to tough consequences. But state officials don't appear eager to lay down the law yet. -
Rick Gentry, CEO of the San Diego Housing Commission, will resign from his job at the end of March.
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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.
- San Diego Budget Challenge: Make the tough choices to balance the budget
- Native American technology and cures: gifts of the land and its plants
- Cool, windy weather expected this week for San Diego County
- Rep. Scott Peters speaks out against Trump's local food chain program cuts
- Litigation at Green Oak Ranch in Vista continues and postpones future events