pickup

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Police are woefully understaffed and hampered by public policy, said Blair Besten, president of downtown’s Historic Core Business Improvement District, a nonprofit that arranges graffiti removal, trash pickup and safety patrols in the area.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

The 2.25-mile electric train system is designed to help reduce airport congestion by connecting terminals, parking lots and passenger pickup and drop-off areas — ferrying riders over the airport’s notorious horseshoe loop.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The business booked sales growth of 11% over the quarter through March, boosted by Lunar New Year travelers buying cognac and a pickup in growth in sales on ocean cruises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

GM has a defense subsidiary that makes a lightweight infantry squad vehicle based on the Chevrolet Colorado pickup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

A bright orange pickup truck came to a stop alongside the park.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn