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.

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SFMOMA the latest City museum to face turmoil over Gaza

Workers allege climate of ‘isolation and fear,’ chilling effect on speaking in support of Gaza

By Joshua Bote

April 24, 2024

A perfect (and sold-out) hat sends up SF’s bipping woes

The late, great Tony Bennett’s ode to the City gets a trucker hat spin

By Joshua Bote

April 17, 2024

Hoodline using AI to generate news stories and journalist profiles

Following a Gazetteer SF inquiry, the neighborhood news site publicly confirmed its use of artificial intelligence to power an 'In-House Writing Collective'

By Joshua Bote

April 9, 2024

These adorable little cherubs have taken over San Francisco

Sonny Angels have amassed a fervent local fanbase. Japantown stores selling the cheerful, quirky dolls can’t keep up with demand.

By Joshua Bote

April 4, 2024

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