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 "Homes For All of Us" initiative seeks to create more affordable paths to homeownership. -
KPBS Midday Edition14-year-old Mikey Jimenez was shot and killed outside a restaurant by El Centro police officers in October. Now, his family is calling for an independent investigation of the shooting. -
KPBS Midday EditionWe bring you Thanksgiving cooking tips from a local chef and YouTuber. Plus, for the cooking-averse — tips for eating out on Thanksgiving. -
KPBS Midday EditionLocal hip-hop artist, curator and promoter Ric Scales joins Midday Edition to talk about San Diego's hip-hop scene in 2025, and how history informs his music. -
Ahead of Thanksgiving, we hear from a local group using mutual aid to address food insecurity in San Diego. Then, a conversation on how to best enjoy family time this holiday season, and avoid the squabbles that can come with it. -
KPBS Midday EditionWe hear from Kumeyaay leaders about ways they're honoring and preserving their cultural heritage. Plus, a new coalition forms to raise awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous people in San Diego.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom turned back a recall attempt by motivating fellow Democrats who showed little interest during much of the campaign. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe city of San Diego announced Tuesday that it is suing to void its lease-to-own agreements in the 101 Ash Street and Civic Center Plaza building deals due to an advisor allegedly receiving millions in undisclosed compensation. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe San Diego City Council unanimously voted Monday to pass Mayor Todd Gloria's roughly $4.6 billion proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022, an increase of more than $537 million — or 13.4% — over last year's spending plan.
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