Dec 1st, 2008 · Residents of San Francisco can give their city a Christmas present — a tree. The city, Friends of the Urban Forest and SF Environment are selling potted trees. After Christmas, the trees can be left on the street for pickup and planting. The spindly young trees aren't terribly traditional — one is a southern magnolia. Presumably the holiday spirit can be found in celebrating a greener Christmas.
Nov 4th, 2008 · Democrats hold a majority in the House of Representatives — and they could gain another 17 to 40 seats. A Democratic pickup of 20 or more seats would be reminiscent of the GOP landslide of 1994, which left House Democrats in the minority for a dozen years.
Oct 3rd, 2008 · For decades, Ford's F-series pickup truck was the best selling vehicle in the country. But this year, high fuel costs and battered economy have caused pickup sales to plummet. Now, Ford has a new more fuel efficient version of its popular truck. Frank Morris reports for member station KCUR.
Oct 3rd, 2008 · A man who had just posted bond at Florida's Charlotte County Jail was re-arrested after a deputy watched him checking for unlocked cars. Brian Dudenhefer eventually found an unlocked Ford 150 pickup truck and was apprehended as he was about to drive away. He said he was just looking for a cell phone to call his wife.
Aug 15th, 2008 · For one Ohio man, counting his nickels and dimes really paid off. James Jones, 70, bought a pickup — and paid half of the $16,000 price tag with coins. He carried them into the dealership in 16 coffee cans. Of course, these days, it'll take more than pocket change to fill up that new Chevy Silverado.
Jun 25th, 2008 · It was straight out of Miami Vice: A plane zooms over the bay. Bags plunge into the water. Speedboats make the pickup. Locals call in a drug drop. Police arrive and handcuff three men who were ... shooting a commercial.
Jun 20th, 2008 · With gas prices now topping $4 a gallon in much of the United States, some are taking advantage of cheap fuel across the border in Mexico. Big pickups with Texas plates are streaming across the border into Mexico to fill up with cheap gas.
Jun 3rd, 2008 · General Motors is closing four plants in North America, a move prompted by soaring gas prices and slumping sales of sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks. At the same time, GM plans a new emphasis on compact cars and is reviewing the future of the Hummer.