Election, economy highlight second half of 2008 (The Fremont Argus)

Fremont Mayor Bob Wasserman cruises to victory, the A's reconsider their stadium plans, and BART appears headed to Warm Springs and Irvington. Meanwhile, a national crisis hits home as the financial meltdown takes a toll on Tri-City events and development.

As economy falters, more people giving up their pets (Athens Banner-Herald)

More and more pet owners, succumbing to the pressures of the worsening economy, are turning their dogs and cats over to animal shelters or abandoning the creatures altogether. The trend is putting a strain on some local shelters.

Ad for motorcycle too good to be true (Grand Forks Herald)

Here's a heads up to anybody who's recently been shopping for a motorcycle in the Herald classifieds: The ad for a 2003 Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy was a scam. Advertisement: HITCH 'N GO Wiring, Hitch Covers, Suspension Products, Trailer Inspections, Tow Straps, Mud Flaps Parts & Service Stop in today! Hitch 'N Go 701-775-4477 • 800-739-4478 2915 S Washington Grand ...

Nigerian con artists luring victims with puppies (KSWO Lawton-Wichita Falls)

Con artists are using adorable puppies and newspapers across the country to lure in their victims in a new twist on an old scam.  A 7News viewer spotted an ad in the Lawton Constitution advertising two yorkies were up for adoption - free to a good home.  However, when our viewer contacted the email address listed in the ad, he discovered the dogs weren't in Oklahoma, Texas, or even the United ...

Pet Shipping Company Animals Away Adds Pet Adoption Scam Warning and Video to Their Site (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Featured on Channel 9 News in NYC pet shipping company Animals Away adds pet adoption scam warning and video to their site.