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.
Nima Momeni sues San Francisco Standard, Los Angeles Times for defamation
The $17 million suit appears to be over photos of Momeni inside a jail cell
Rest in peace to the best Claude in San Francisco
Cal Academy’s wonderful gator Claude died at the age of 30, according to a Tuesday announcement from the institution
Civic Center BART reopened after blown insulator
The fire department and BART police were all over Market Street Tuesday following the incident
Conversation starters
In the 1970s, a Bay Area couple started a business to get people talking. Panned at the time, it feels prescient today
Jollibee Watch, November 21, 2025: A very unofficial look inside
Someone got inside the downtown SF Jollibee’s and gave us a first look, but there’s still no word on an official opening date
Becca Bloom is the gift that keeps on giving
San Francisco’s favorite TikToker is on a charm offensive after (finally) catching some heat for her ludicrous wealth
Number of the beast
How long will San Francisco’s kids be possessed by ‘6 7’? Ask their teachers
Banana Republic still sells jeans with allegedly stolen design
Despite being called out on social media and in the local press, the elevated casuals company sells yet another pair of jeans that looks suspiciously similar to a one-of-a-kind pant design from the Future Past
Veteran Black SFJAZZ director sues for discrimination
The San Francisco musical institution has acknowledged 'systemic racism and bias' in the past
Have Porto’s, will travel
Meet the guy selling LA’s favorite Cuban pastries out of his trunk in the Bay Area









