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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

March 31, 2025

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

March 27, 2025

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

March 20, 2025

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'

March 18, 2025

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’

March 12, 2025

Welcome to the most radical day party in SF 

Pink Wash is aiming for a new standard for community parties in the city

March 11, 2025

Immaculate tunes and big conversations at Chat Room: Music

Thank you for coming out — and if you missed it, see some highlights

March 6, 2025

Tubi is once again accused of gender discrimination

The free streamer, headquartered in SF, allegedly has a ‘longstanding culture of corporate misogyny’

March 5, 2025

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

March 3, 2025

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

February 26, 2025