14. INCOME TAXES (Details - Deferred valuation allowance) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
|
| Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
| Deferred tax asset valuation allowance, beginning balance | $ 24,536 | $ 21,378 |
| Additions | 11,296 | 3,163 |
| Deductions | 11,013 | 5 |
| Deferred tax asset valuation allowance, ending balance | $ 24,819 | $ 24,536 |