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Joshua Bote

Joshua Bote is an associate editor for Gazetteer SF, focusing on the nexus of culture, trends, and digital phenomena within San Francisco.

Previously, he covered technology for The San Francisco Standard and SFGate. He’s also served as a trending news reporter at USA Today, and as a music writer at NPR. His work has been published in places like New York Magazine, Billboard, and Paste.

A quickie with the man behind ‘Let’s Blow San Francisco’

‘Scooter’ hopped into a phone booth (really) to discuss his 40-page script for a Daniel Lurie-themed porno and his ongoing difficulty finding his leading mayor

September 15, 2026

What should we make of the AI doomsday campaign?

Plus, Daniel Lurie fumbles a TikTok post (RARE!)

September 14, 2026

Fillmore nightclub Origin could get evicted

The popular venue’s owners owe more than $400K in back rent, according to a lawsuit by its landlord

September 10, 2026

I, for one, welcome our new Pokémon overlords

This weekend’s celebration of all things Pokémon offered a vision of a better, way more fun San Francisco

August 31, 2026

Tyga’s ‘$tarface’ is full of the AI Fenix Flexin used

The hip-slop summer jam continues as the LA rapper’s critically panned album shows signs of AI

August 13, 2026

The non-Marin teens’ guide to Outside Lands

The city’s biggest music festival was a celebration of music, food, and good vibes that even the cheapskate media people and those darn teenagers couldn’t harsh

August 10, 2026

How San Francisco gave ‘Rubberz’ its bounce

The rising indie label Empire and a tiny AI music startup helped Fenix Flexin become the summer’s biggest slop star

August 5, 2026

Jollibee Watch: All (well, most) has been revealed

A Jollibee exec answers some of our pressing questions

July 31, 2026

Shooting outside of Holy Stitch leaves one hurt with life-threatening injuries

The aftermath of the incident was captured and posted on Instagram

July 27, 2026

Corgi hits the Dogpatch

Plus, the Stud ends up in Meta’s crosshairs