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September 2026 author events: Isabel Allende, Michelle Chouinard, Jon Else, Francis Fukuyama, Laleh — 2026-09-02

## Short Segments Welcome to Impact Vector: Bay Area, where we bring you the latest happenings and hidden gems from San Francisco to San Jose. Today, we're diving into the vibrant DIY scene in Visitacion Valley, celebrating the return of Sour Widows, and exploring a unique street renaming in Berkeley. Plus, we'll meet Oakland's feathered mascot, Kevin the Peacock, and revisit the iconic Running Fence project. Let's get started! In Visitacion Valley, Bric-A-Brac is celebrating its one-year anniversary on September 8. This unique space is a "noise shack, art gallery, and radical zine library"…

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