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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Jollibee Watch, March 12, 2026: Another step closer

We even had a (brief) conversation with a staffer as the Filipino fast food spot maybe, finally sets up shop

Joshua Bote

March 12, 2026

Lord of the fleas

For indie and emerging vendors, Fog City Flea Trading Post seemed like an ideal place to reach customers and build their brands. The biggest downside: owner James Morelos

Joshua Bote

March 10, 2026

Noise Pop’s space travel and Muni rides

Jay Som and Sun Ra Arkestra brought their fans to transcendence, but only one shouted out KEXP’s Cheryl Waters from the stage

Joshua Bote and Olivia Peluso

March 3, 2026

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