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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

July 30, 2025

Tourist-watching in the dead mall

Why, exactly, are some tourists making a pit stop at the San Francisco Centre?

July 24, 2025

SFMTA investigates video of meter maid driving at pedestrian

SFMTA and the Sheriff’s Office are investigating a viral clip of the altercation Tuesday

July 17, 2025

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

July 16, 2025

This sex toy goes to eleven

Groove Thing promises to be a music lover’s wet dream

July 11, 2025

The best Keanu is romantic Keanu

The whole world swooned when Keanu made his relationship with artist Alexandra Grant public — and for good reason

July 10, 2025

Blood and frustration on Sutter Street

A snapshot of a brief, bloody confrontation with ICE near 100 Montgomery

July 8, 2025