9. EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of basic and diluted earnings per share

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Loss Numerator			Shares Denominator		Per-Share Amount
Net loss attributed to Pacific Ethanol, Inc.	$	(10,826	)
Less: Preferred stock dividends		(312	)
Basic and diluted loss per share:
Loss attributed to common stockholders	$	(11,138	)		16,181	$	(0.69	)