This Week in Northern California takes a look at some of the highs and lows of the past year in California and beyond. Guest host Scott Shafer and panelists review some of the memorable stories of 2012 in politics and the election, the economy, the environment, local culture, and make a few predictions for next year.

This Week in Northern California returns with a new show on Friday, January 11, 2013

Tune in next week for Critical Condition, a half-hour special examining the crisis facing California hospitals.