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An update on recovery efforts following Sunday's major earthquake in Baja California.

Orders to U.S. factories fell for a record fifth straight month in December, closing out the worst year for American manufacturers since 2002. The number of laid-off workers seeking jobless benefits rose last week to a seasonally adjusted 626,000.

Today is California's deadline to submit its plan to reduce the state's prison population to the Supreme court. We'll hear details of the plan.

The San Diego City Council made two decisions this week that could affect the future of downtown. The council agreed to create a "quiet zone" to limit train noise, and approved a $500,000 study on blight in the downtown area. Plus, a cost estimate for the new city hall was released.

Allegations of sexual impropriety by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi continue to top headlines in most of Europe. But thanks to his control of national TV, many Italians are far less informed about the stories swirling around Berlusconi than their European neighbors.

The Dow surged in early trading on Tuesday, shooting up more than 300 points before losing some of its earlier strength by noon. Wall Street's performance followed a rebound on world markets that saw Japan's Nikkei up. The strong showing comes amid talk of interest rate cuts in the United States and Britain.

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad could be facing strong opposition in his bid for a second term. The outcome of Friday's presidential election will shape U.S.-Iran relations and issues ranging from nuclear proliferation to Iran's support for terrorism.

Iran's presidential election on Friday is generating unusual excitement, with massive rallies and demonstrations for the four candidates, including incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his chief rival, pro-reform Mir Hossein Mousavi.

It only takes a couple of minutes and you'll be helping your community and your nation. That's what all the commercials and advertising have been telling us about the 2010 census. Filling out the form and returning it is required by law but if you don't, you should expect to get a visit from a census taker. The government is that serious about getting an accurate head count. We'll answer your census questions and find out how this year's count is going. We'll also learn about the history behind collecting information about race and ethnicity.

Why are Calexico cops being asked to help clean the police station bathroom? And, why are leaders in Brawley hoping to turn two new housing developments into redevelopment zones? We speak to the editor of the Imperial Valley Press about the hot topics in that community.