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The federal Bureau of Land Management is conducting an official review of a weekend accident at an off-road race in the California desert.

The constant stream of information we get through mobile and hand-held devices is changing the way we think. Matt Richtel, a technology writer for The New York Times, explains how the use of digital technology is altering our brains -- and how retreating into nature may reverse the effects.

Democrats say the messages show the decision to give the solar tech firm a $535 million loan and to have President Obama visit its plant were merit-based, not political. Republicans say many more questions need to be answered.

Many black leaders want to see the first black president of the United States do more to help their community. When President Obama eventually dedicates the memorial to Martin Luther King Jr. on the National Mall, his speech could be an opportunity to address some of their concerns.

A concert tonight in San Diego hopes to raise money for victims of last October's wildfires in the county. Slow ticket sales have caused promoters to slash prices. KPBS Environmental Reporter Ed Joyc

Intelligence and security experts are concerned that we're unprepared for potential cyberattacks that could cripple the nation's electrical grid, financial system and other strategic targets. A new exhibit at the International Spy Museum in Washington puts a spotlight on cybersecurity.

San Diego is doing what it can to keep redevelopment money in the city. City leaders are bringing attention to the affordable housing projects redevelopment pays for.

China has halted its military cooperation with the U.S. and threatened this week to sanction American companies involved in selling arms to Taiwan. Beijing's sharp reaction came after Washington announced a $6.4 billion weapons deal to Taiwan.

Microsoft Corp. is spending $6 billion to acquire the online advertising firm aQuantive Inc. The offer is a huge premium over aQuantive's Thursday closing stock price — a situation that a Microsoft official said is because "we believe it's exactly the right company to buy." Microsoft is playing catch-up in the quickly growing Internet advertising field.

The struggling state and the Obama administration have invested billions in advanced battery plants, both to create jobs and to spark clean energy alternatives.