Who’s in town New York Times columnist and best-selling author Gail Collins talks about her new book, “As Texas Goes: How the Lone Star State Hijacked the American Agenda.” [Noon, Oshman Family Jewish Community Center, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto; 8 p.m., Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F.] Literary events Read More