(The Hill) - Tesla is recalling some of its Cybertruck vehicles after a hazard was found with the accelerator pedal. According to a recall notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the accelerator pedal pad may dislodge and cause the pedal to be trapped by the interior trim. Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk stands in front of the newly unveiled all-electric battery-powered Tesla Cybertruck at Tesla Design Center in Hawthorne, Calif., Nov. 21, 2019. The recall notice estimated that the accelerator pedal hazard affects around 3,878 vehicles. The issue can ca ..read more

(KRON) -- A recall has been ordered for thousands of Tesla Cybertrucks due to a problem with unintended acceleration. According to a recall notice from the EV maker, a trapped accelerator pedal can cause "the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash." The recall impacts 3,878 vehicles, according to Tesla. San Francisco Zoo to receive pandas from China "Tesla is recalling 2024 Cybertruck vehicles," the recall notice reads. "The accelerator pad may dislodge and cause the pedal to become trapped by the interior trim." "If the pad on the accelerator pedal becomes trapp ..read more

In the United States, the stigma surrounding cannabis, known by various names including weed, Mary Jane, or marijuana, has undergone a complex journey from being classified as a Schedule I substance with a high potential for abuse and no medical value (a decision now under review) to becoming commonplace in modern culture. Throughout much of the 20th century, marijuana remained highly stigmatized and classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law, alongside drugs like heroin and LSD. However, toward the latter part of the last century and gaining intense momentum in the 21st ..read more

Pizza holds a special place in the heart of American cuisine, transcending regional and cultural boundaries to become a beloved staple across the nation. Its popularity is vast and undeniably widespread. So just how much do we love our pizza? A study conducted by OnePoll and commissioned by Amazon Fresh found that Americans could eat about five slices of pizza in one sitting by themselves. A quarter love pizza so much, they would even consider serving it at their weddings. This love for "za" racked up nearly $47 billion dollars in 2022 sales. 10 pop culture moments that destigmatized weed What ..read more

NEW YORK (AP) — Could there be a Taylor Swift new album rollout without a few additional surprises? No. On Friday, the pop star released her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” an amalgamation of her previous work and reflecting the artist who — at the peak of her powers — has spent the last few years re-recording her life’s work and touring its material, filtered through synth-pop anthems, breakup ballads, provocative and matured considerations. But that was midnight. At 2 a.m. Eastern, she released “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology,” featuring 15 additional songs. “I’d w ..read more

(KRON) – A thief was arrested after attempting to steal meat and assaulting a grocery store employee, according to the Daly City Police Department.  Daly City police officers were dispatched to Lucky supermarket on Mission Street in response to a report of an assault at 8:24 p.m. on April 12.  The head clerk told police that a suspected thief grabbed chicken and ribs and attempted to leave without paying. The clerk reprimanded the thief and tried to take the food out of his hands. According to police, as the clerk attempted to retrieve the food, a struggle ensued and the ribs fe ..read more

(KRON) – A Vallejo resident was arrested for a homicide that occurred two months ago, according to the Vallejo Police Department.  The Vallejo Police Department responded to a call for service regarding a shooting near the intersection of Bonnie Way and Melody Lane on Feb. 4. Responding officers found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Despite medical personnel rendering aid, the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Vallejo man sentenced to 10 years for child pornography possession Vallejo PD detectives identified the suspect as 26-year-old Vallejo resident Ethan M ..read more

NEW YORK (AP) — Could there be a Taylor Swift new album rollout without a few additional surprises? No. On Friday, the pop star released her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” an amalgamation of her previous work and reflecting the artist who — at the peak of her powers — has spent the last few years re-recording her life’s work and touring its material, filtered through synth-pop anthems, breakup ballads, provocative and matured considerations. But that was midnight. At 2 a.m. Eastern, she released “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology,” featuring 15 additional songs. “I’d w ..read more

HAYWARD, Calif. (KRON) – Would-be car thieves picked the wrong man to mess with in the East Bay. The man scared them off while they were trying to steal his pick-up truck, but not before one of those suspected thieves fired a gun.  Francis Jones says at 2:30 a.m. last week he was barely awake when his instincts kicked in. “You can stand inside your house and be a victim and I wasn’t gonna let that happen,” he told KRON4. Four Livermore residents identified as victims in fatal Manteca crash Jones’ home security camera alerted him and his wife of the crime in progress. He says he caught one ..read more

Two more insurance companies have announced plans to withdraw from the insurance market in California. According to filings from the state’s Department of Insurance, Tokio Marine America Insurance Co. and Trans Pacific Insurance Co. said they would both withdraw from the homeowners and personal umbrella insurance markets in the Golden State. Both entities are subsidiaries of Tokio Marine Holdings Inc., a Japanese company. California Rep. Adam Schiff introduces bill to help stabilize home insurance market Together, the two companies provide 12,556 homeowner insurance policies with $11.3 million ..read more