TONIGHT: What is hope, and how do we find it during these challenging times? We'll talk to best-selling author Douglas Abrams about the new book he's co-authored with naturalist Dr. Jane Goodall, "The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times." Email your questions and comments to stateofthebay@kalw.org or post here.
AND: Journalist Tim Redmond of 48hills joins us to break down San Francisco's new approach to public safety.
PLUS: Johnny Hayes of sf.funcheap.com shares fun and affordable ways to celebrate the holidays in the Bay Area. What are your plans?