Joshua Bote

Joshua Bote is a reporter 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.
Sore from run clubs? San Francisco’s Sit Club might be the cure.
A group of young and mischievous techies are 'taking a stand' — er, a sit — against run club culture with an absurd party
San Francisco Centre is a dead mall walking
Retail workers tell Gazetteer that foot traffic at the troubled mall has somehow gotten worse in recent weeks
The Linda Lindas kick off their first headlining tour with a special playlist just for us
The all-girl rock band is performing at the UC Theatre and the Fillmore this week
Meta will cut more staffers one month after ‘low-performer’ layoffs
A spokesperson said the cuts will help Meta 'better align with our growth and efficiency goals'
A hyped Cake Picnic sold out in one minute. Excluded bakers are throwing their own parties.
‘It was easier to get tickets to see Taylor Swift than the Picnic’
Welcome to the most radical day party in SF
Pink Wash is aiming for a new standard for community parties in the city
Immaculate tunes and big conversations at Chat Room: Music
Thank you for coming out — and if you missed it, see some highlights
Tubi is once again accused of gender discrimination
The free streamer, headquartered in SF, allegedly has a ‘longstanding culture of corporate misogyny’
Scenester: A chaotic-good weekend at Noise Pop
Two shows this weekend illustrated Noise Pop’s range — and why it’s one of the best fests in the city
An SF food reviewer asks: Is a place ‘worth the hype or do just white people like it?’
Amber Richele is going TikTok viral for her honest takes on San Francisco’s hottest spots