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.
Everything’s coming up Becca Bloom
A brief rundown of the things you never thought you’d need to know about our city’s #RichTok superstar
Tourist-watching in the dead mall
Why, exactly, are some tourists making a pit stop at the San Francisco Centre?
SFMTA investigates video of meter maid driving at pedestrian
SFMTA and the Sheriff’s Office are investigating a viral clip of the altercation Tuesday
Our mayor is posting through it
Daniel Lurie can’t stop talking about Labubus and lattes, but has remained silent on anything related to Trump or ICE
The best Keanu is romantic Keanu
The whole world swooned when Keanu made his relationship with artist Alexandra Grant public — and for good reason
Blood and frustration on Sutter Street
A snapshot of a brief, bloody confrontation with ICE near 100 Montgomery