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.

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Everlane owes back rent to another landlord

The clothing company will centralize its operations in LA, but the owners of its SF buildings still want to get paid

Joshua Bote

April 28, 2026

Sam Altman wants to sell you these sneakers for $160, plus tax and biometric data

World x Future Basics now offer Cyto XLiftoffs at World’s Union Square eye-collection center

Cydney Hayes and Joshua Bote

April 23, 2026

Lolo Zouaï’s throwback car mix

The SF-raised singer’s playlist to drive around to (circa 2012) includes Kreayshawn, the xx, and ‘Love’

Joshua Bote

April 17, 2026

RuPaul’s perfect, $2,000 San Francisco day

The drag icon’s perfect day in SF includes the Ritz, roller skating, and a helicopter tour

Joshua Bote

April 9, 2026

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