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.
What the hell is going on at Temple SF?
Rumors of the infamous SF club’s demise have (apparently) been greatly exaggerated
One of SF’s most beloved food critics is a 75-year-old Facebook poster
Albert Cheng may not have a big publication behind him, but he’s been quietly influencing the city’s food scene for decades
What’s going on: A San Francisco star is reborn at SF Pride
Linda Perry, a songwriting legend best known for writing “What’s Up?,” returns to the city where she became a star just in time for SF Pride
Baggu used AI for its viral pony purse. The internet is mad.
Much-hyped collab between two sustainability-focused designers has sparked backlash over its use of energy-hungry AI image generator
San Francisco is betting big on an EDM revival
A sold out Skrillex/Fred Again show at Civic Center may hold answers to the live music industry’s post-covid woes
SCARY DAIRY
Despite looming bird flu and newfound embrace by the alt-right herd, raw milk is still white liquid gold in San Francisco
District 3 supervisor candidate steps out of race after domestic violence accusation
JConr B. Ortega, an activist and well-known gadfly at city meetings, was running on a platform of supporting businesses and cleaning up the city through law and order
Calls to boycott SF Pride pop up from drag performers and activists in protest of police presence and Israel ties
SF Pride puts out statement denying rumors of an Israeli float and that it called for heightened police presence
Sound bathing at SFMOMA with Mark Ronson
The celebrated producer’s low-key set Saturday — about a mile away from the big Skrillex-Fred Again affair — was a celebration of deep listening

