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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.

The best Dance Dance Revolution player in the world lives in Hayward

Chris Chike, aka iamchris4life, also set a Guinness World Record for his ‘Guitar Hero’ skills

August 29, 2024

Chaka Khan solidifies her legend status at Stern Grove finale

The queen of funk delivers an all-timer performance, with just about every kind of San Franciscan present

August 27, 2024

Ballerina sues San Francisco Ballet for encouraging her to perform while injured

The suit alleges she was given painkillers and injections instead of long-term rest and appropriate care

August 19, 2024

Loyalty tests have transformed from TikTok novelty to girlboss gig work

Such tests have gained a new life on TikTok, enriching influencers and founders alike. But what do they mean for people looking for love?

August 15, 2024

From online to IRL: Snaps from Gazetteer SF’s launch party

Our first in-person event was a smash, thanks to all of you

August 13, 2024

We hung out with Chappell Roan stans camping out at Outside Lands

Her Sunday afternoon set was arguably the most-hyped at the fest, for good reason

August 12, 2024

The hottest piece of clothing at Outside Lands is the festival blanket

Everyone's chic festival fits are being covered by an Outside Lands-branded blanket

August 11, 2024

This was the shortest Outside Lands set in recent memory

Good thing Tyla put on an exceptional show — for about fifteen minutes

August 10, 2024

The biggest wife guy at Outside Lands is a real charmer

Eurovision star and all-around sweetie Daði Freyr aimed to please at the early hours of Outside Lands — and please he did

August 10, 2024

The Mission Baggu store is apparently San Francisco’s newest tourist hotspot

As hordes of hip young people lined up for Snoopy-branded bags, I had to wonder: Is a red-hot San Francisco fashion brand actually…cool?

August 7, 2024