Kevin Fagan | Writer

Tuesday, March 31 -- 6 p.m. (FREE)

I'll be signing books and talking on a panel of writers about doing immersive and undercover journalism at the library's "Grotto Night at the Library."

    S.F. Main Library

    100 Larkin St.

    San Francisco, CA

EVENT DETAILS HERE: https://tinyurl.com/4phyk9mn

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 --4 p.m. (FREE)

I addressed a full-auditorium crowd with a terrific panel, hosted by St. Anthony Foundation at the UC Law college, discussing homelessness and long-term solutions. This event brings together leaders from government, health care, and community-based organizations alongside people with lived experience to share insight, name challenges, and explore what long-term solutions truly require.

Speakers included:
- Dr. Larry Kwan, Chief Executive Officer, St. Anthony Foundation
- Dr. Jim O'Connell, President, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (featured in the "Rough Sleeper" book)
- Daniel Tsai, Director of Health, City and County of San Francisco
- Beth Stokes, Chief Executive Officer, Episcopal Community Services
- Kevin Fagan, former San Francisco Chronicle homelessness reporter and author of The Lost and the Found

.... Moderated by: Keith Humphreys, Stanford University Professor and former White House Senior Drug Policy Advisor

     UC Law college

     150 Golden Gate Avenue

     San Francisco CA

     1644 N. Broadway

     (415)241-2600

HEAR A RECORDING OF THE EVENT: https://tinyurl.com/3tn8957j

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 -- 7 p.m. (FREE)

I gave a presentation about my book with former East Bay Times editor Lisa Wrenn and signed copies as part of their "Live! From the Library" series.

     Walnut Creek Library

     1644 N. Broadway

     Walnut Creek, CA.

     (925) 977-3340

HEAR A RECORDING OF THIS EVENT: https://tinyurl.com/4wt5mkjc

Hear what Gov. Newsom has to say about my book, and my decades of journalistic work covering homelessness. (Hint: He is appreciative!)
     Link to Instagram post is here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNgeBDmu98K/

I loved doing this in-depth interview with this terrific New York-based podcast about my book and reporting on homelessness for decades.

     YouTube clip of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0upzYHSMUs

     Spotify clip of the podcast: https://rb.gy/75thm9

"Invisible People" podcast host Mark Horvath interviewed me about my book and the national homelessness crisis. His podcast has more than 1 million subscribers, and this May 14, 2025 episode can be see on video or heard in audio on these platforms:

     YouTube: https://shorturl.at/XciIu

     Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4cckQ86

     Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3XyM98c

"Here and Now" host Deepa Fernandez interviewed me about my book.

     HERE'S A LINK TO THAT RECORDED INTERVIEW:

     https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2025/04/28/the-lost-and-the-found-fagan

     Monday, April 28, 2025

     Ran on all NPR stations in the United States

I discussed my book and homelessness live with host Alexis Madrigal on KQED Forum, Northern California's premier NPR interview show.

     HERE'S A LINK TO THAT RECORDED INTERVIEW: https://rb.gy/kb2raz

     Monday, March 3

     9 to 10 a.m.

     KQED is at 88.5 FM on the radio dial

I was interviewed live on MSNBC's national Stephanie Ruhl show about my book. 

     Friday, Feb. 14, 2025

     8:40 p.m. PT 

     HERE'S A LINK TO A VIDEO OF THAT INTERVIEW:

     https://youtu.be/30QdjWI6er0?si=QHwjOaGBmkbanXPz

     MSNBC-TV

Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 -- 5:30 p.m. (TICKETED EVENT -- SOLD OUT)

I spent an hour in conversation with former S.F. Mayor Willie Brown about my book and homelessness.

      HERE'S A LINK TO THAT RECORDED INTERVIEW: https://rb.gy/m90cf3

     110 The Embarcadero
     San Francisco, CA

     (415) 597-6705

My extensive interview with former Secretary of HUD (U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development) Shaun Donovan about my book and national homelessness aired on C-SPAN.

     HERE'S A LINK TO THAT RECORDED INTERVIEW:

     https://www.c-span.org/program/book-tv/after-words-with-kevin-fagan/655242   

     Sunday, March 2, 2025

     7 a.m. and 7 p.m. PT

     CSPAN-TV

I was interviewed live by KCBS anchor Eric Thomas on the "Ask An Expert" show, talking about my book and homelessness. 

     HERE'S A LINK TO THAT RECORDED INTERVIEW: https://rb.gy/ys5yhm

     Friday, Feb. 14, 2025

     9:20 a.m.

     KCBS Radio is at 740 AM on the dial

Hourlong interview about my book and homelessness for the "Keen On America" podcast with founder Andrew Keen, the internationally renowned broadcaster named one of the "100 Most Connected Men" by GQ Magazine.

     HERE ARE LINKS TO THAT RECORDED INTERVIEW:

     https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keen-on-america/id1448694012?i=1000698199875

     AND

     https://keenon.substack.com/p/episode-2257-kevin-fagan-on-a-san

     March 26, 2025

Extensive interview with show host Gretchen Sisson about my book and how my own experiences helped shape me as a writer.

     HERE'S A LINK TO THAT RECORDED INTERVIEW: https://rb.gy/vzql2z

     Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025

     KQED-FM Radio

My hourlong interview about my book, my background and homelessness with host Jim Herlihy on his widely acclaimed podcast, "The San Francisco Experience."

     HERE'S A LINK TO THAT RECORDED INTERVIEW:

     https://www.thesanfranciscoexperiencepodcast.com

     April 3, 2025

I gave a keynote address on homelessness and my book (in conversation with CEO Ann Oliva) at the NAEH's Innovations and Solutions for Ending Unsheltered Homelessness Conference, one of the nation's biggest gatherings of the year of service providers, system and policy leaders, advocates and people with lived experience. 

     HERE'S A LINK TO THAT RECORDED ADDRESS:

     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RWcGbfdLFg

     Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 -- (SOLD OUT EVENT)

     11:20 a.m.

     Los Angeles: Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites (404 S. Figueroa St.), Los Angeles

Sunday, Oct. 12 -- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. (FREE, BUT DONATIONS WELCOME)

This was a cool event focused on "creativity and compassion" through writing -- I presented on my book and the homelessness crisis at Litquake, the S.F. Bay Area's premier literary festival, along with a panel of fellow authors Jeanne Carstensen (talking about migration), Angela Garcia (drug-fueled violence) and Shoshana Walter (the opioid crisis), with author and educator Tom Barbash moderating. 

     California College of the Arts

     Simpson Family Galleries Bldg.

     145 Hooper St., Room N-203

     San Francisco, CA

     ....FOR RESERVATIONS (DONATIONS WELCOME), GO TO:

     https://litquake2025.sched.com/event/28S8Y/writers-weekend-fostering-empathy-through-nonfiction

Thursday, Oct. 16 -- 7 p.m. (FREE)

I talked about my book and signed copies at the Lafayette Library's monthly "Sweet Thursday Author Series."

     Lafayette Library

     3491 Mount Diablo Blvd.

     Lafayette, CA.

     (925) 385-2280

Sunday, Sept. 14 -- 1 to 4 p.m.

I did a presentation on my book and on homelessness before a full house at the venerable Roxie Theater as a fundraiser for the community-aid nonprofit Healing Well.

     Roxie Theater

     3117 16th St.

     San Francisco, CA

Thursday, July 24 -- 7 p.m. (FREE, TICKETED EVENT)

I gave a talk and reading at this terrific Seattle store about my book and signed copies.

     Third Place Books

     17171 Bothell Way NE

     Seattle, Lake Forest Park, Washington 

     (206) 366-3333

     ....FOR FREE RESERVATIONS, GO TO: https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/event/kevin-fagan

Monday, July 21 -- 7 p.m. (FREE)

I will be talking about my book and signing copies.

     Annie Bloom's Books

     7834 SW Capitol Hwy.

     Portland, Oregon

     (503) 246-0053

Friday, July 18 -- 2 p.m. (FREE)

I talked about my book and signed copies in the Oregon town that generated 2024's U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing more agressive homeless camp sweeps throughout the nation.

     Oregon Books & Games

     150 NE E St.

     Grants Pass, Oregon

Monday, July 14, 2025 -- 6 p.m. (FREE)

I talked about my book and signed copies in conjunction with the digital news site Stocktonia.org, and my special guest speaking at the appearance was Stephanie Feilzer, cousin of Tyson Feilzer, one of the two main people in my book.

     4950 Pacific Ave., Suite 319

     Stockton, CA 

     (209) 472-1885

Friday, July 11 -- 7 p.m. (FREE, TICKETED EVENT)

I talked about my book and signed copies with my terrific, longtime photographer partner in homeless coverage at the S.F. Chronicle, Brant Ward.

     Copperfield's Books

     140 Kentucky St.

     Petaluma, CA

     (707) 762-0563

     ....FOR FREE RESERVATIONS, GO TO: https://www.copperfieldsbooks.com/event/kevin-fagan

Thursday, June 12 -- 6 p.m. (TICKETED EVENT)

I spoke about my book and homelessness at the Mechanic's Institute, one of the oldest institutions on the West Coast of the United States, founded in 1854 with a mission is to provide a center for intellectual and cultural advancement.

     Mechanic's Institute

     57 Post St.

     San Francisco, CA

     (415) 393-0116

.....FOR TICKETS, GO TO: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1302279786899 

I did a presentation and signed books at the annual LA Times Festival of Books.

     University of Southern California campus, Los Angeles, CA

     April 26 & 27, 2025

     EVENT INFORMATION:

     https://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/

Thursday, April 17 -- 7 to 9 p.m. (TICKETED EVENT)

I read from my book with a roundtable of artists & authors.

     Makeout Room

     3225 22nd St., San Francisco, CA

....FOR TICKETS, GO TO: https://rb.gy/t6baea

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 -- 6 p.m. (FREE)

I was on live at the radio station's events studio discussing my book with Alastair Boone, KALW's homelessness reporter.
     KALW Events Space

     220 Montgomery Street, Suite 100

     San Francisco, CA

     ....NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FREE, BUT YOU'LL NEED TO REGISTER: https://www.kalw.org/events

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 -- 6 p.m. (FREE)

Book Passage in the Ferry Building, San Francisco, hosted my first book talk the day after "The Lost and the Found" hits stores. I was in conversation with Gianna Toboni, author of the forthcoming book "The Volunteer," and Emmy-winning documentarian on HBO, VICE and Showtime.

     One Ferry Building 42

     San Francisco, CA

     (415) 835-1020

Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 -- 7 p.m. (TICKETED EVENT)

With moderator radio host Angie Coiro, journalist and interviewer on-air, online and on stage over the years for outlets including NPR, KGO and Air America.  

     1010 El Camino Real #100

     Menlo Park, CA

     (650) 324-4321

     ....FOR TICKETS, GO TO: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kevin-fagan-with-angie-coiro-tickets-1101368034439

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 -- 7 p.m. (FREE)

With moderator Cynthia Gorney, journalist, professor and author of "Articles of Faith: A Frontline History of the Abortion Wars."

     2904 College Ave.

     Berkeley, CA

     (510) 704-8222

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 -- 7 p.m. (FREE)

I gave a presentation and signing of my book in the hometown of Tyson Feilzer, one of the main people in "The Lost and The Found."

     Rakestraw Books

     3 Railroad Ave., Danville, CA

     (925) 837-7337

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 -- 6 p.m. (FREE)

I was in conversation about my book with the director of development for Ritter House, one of the premier homeless-aid agencies in Marin County.

      51 Tamal Vista Blvd.

     Corte Madera, CA

     (415) 927-0960

Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 -- 12:30 p.m. (FREE)

With moderator Gary Naja-Riese, head of Marin County HHS homeless services funding.

     375 Throckmorton Ave.

     Mill Valley, CA

     (415) 389-4292

Thursday, April 10, 2025 -- 8 a.m. (FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)

I was in conversation about my book and homelessness to one of the leading interfaith organizations addressing poverty policy and issues in the Bay Area.

      Heritage Hall, St. Mark's Lutheran Church

     1111 O'Farrell St.

     San Francisco, CA

     ....NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FREE, BUT YOU'LL NEED TO REGISTER:

 https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/share?slt=1AXpMJub5wFelxM_DhyAZk5YODIdZmEjJSmwzDFR8ENnH_ktGZ-6-_0JP1B6PmGSuwS-HzA4yV5p3RA

Monday, April 7 -- 7:30 p.m. (FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)

I gave a presentation about my book to this historic civic organization of arts and culture.

     Berkeley Hillside Club

     2286 Cedar St.

     Berkeley, CA

     https://www.hillsideclub.org/