Rio Preto achieves 2nd place in national basic sanitation ranking
São José do Rio Preto has been recognized as the second best city in Brazil for basic sanitation, according to the ranking released by Instituto Trata Brasil.
Expansion of the fitness market transforms city into a hub for manufacturing gym equipment
São José do Rio Preto in Brazil is emerging as a key manufacturing hub for gym equipment, driven by a significant increase in fitness-related businesses and a growing market demands.
'Animals are suffering,' says truck driver of vehicle carrying calves hit by car driven by drunk driver
A truck carrying calves overturned in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, after being hit by a drunk driver, leading to the suffering and death of many animals during the rescue operation.
Businessman falls for fake bank manager scam and loses over R$ 63,000
A businessman in São José do Rio Preto lost over R$ 63,000 after being scammed by someone posing as a bank manager.
Truck Hit by Car Overturns on the Edge of Highway, Calves Get Trapped in the Cargo Area
A truck overturns on a highway in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, after being hit by a car, leading to several deaths among transported calves.
Police seize about two tons of illegally sourced copper in Rio Preto
Civil Police seized a large quantity of illegally sourced copper in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, amounting to approximately two tons.
34 years after crime, woman reports uncle for child sexual abuse: 'I grew up with this fear inside me'
A 41-year-old woman from São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, has come forward 34 years after being sexually abused by her uncle as a child, detailing the long-lasting impacts of the trauma on her life.
Santa Therezinha Maternity Hospital Restricts Visits After Increase in Covid and Influenza Cases
Santa Therezinha Maternity Hospital in Brazil has implemented visitor restrictions due to a rise in Covid-19 and influenza cases.
Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful from Recife in a speech at the Vatican; VIDEO
Pope Leo XIV addressed Brazilian faithful from Recife and São José do Rio Preto during his general audience at the Vatican, thanking them for their presence and urging them to be steadfast witnesses of the Gospel.
Faithful from Rio Preto participate in audience at the Vatican and receive message from Pope Leo XIV: 'Witnesses of the Gospel'
Faithful from São José do Rio Preto participated in a General Audience at the Vatican, where Pope Leo XIV emphasized living the Gospel in daily life.
Cartoon by award-winning Orlandeli recalls Caldeirão do Diabo and Homem-Andorinha on the anniversary of Rio Preto
Walmir Orlandeli creates a cartoon to celebrate the 174th anniversary of São José do Rio Preto, highlighting the city's dynamic transformation and personal memories.
Chef creates a small cake inspired by cuiabana sausage to celebrate the 174th anniversary of Rio Preto; see recipe
A chef from São José do Rio Preto has created a small cake inspired by local cuiabana sausage to celebrate the city's 174th anniversary.
The Swallow Flight in a City in the Interior of São Paulo Inspired the Lyrics of a Sertanejo Classic Recorded by Trio Parada Dura
The sighting of swallows in São José do Rio Preto inspired a classic sertanejo song written by Alcino Alves in 1985, coinciding with the city's 174th anniversary of emancipation.
Rio Preto 174 years: see what is open and what is closed on the municipal holiday
São José do Rio Preto celebrates its 174th anniversary with changes in public service hours during the municipal holiday.
New ordinance requires hospitals and clinics in Rio Preto to report serious patient reactions to weight loss pens
A new municipal ordinance mandates that hospitals and clinics in São José do Rio Preto report severe reactions from patients using weight loss pens to the Health Secretary.
Thieves climb wall and break store wall with sledgehammer to steal perfumes in Rio Preto
Thieves in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, were arrested for breaking into a cosmetics store to steal perfumes using a sledgehammer.
Retired woman reports desperation after falling victim to a scam involving a fake bank manager and noticing a loss of R$ 50,000: 'They took out loans'
A 73-year-old retired woman from São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, became a victim of a scam involving a fake bank manager, resulting in a loss of R$ 50,000 due to unauthorized loans taken out in her name.
Residents report wooden bridge in precarious condition in Rio Preto, Campos
Residents in Rio Preto, Campos dos Goytacazes, have raised concerns about the precarious state of a wooden bridge which is vital for accessing their region.
Women are beaten for 2 hours inside their home over a debt in Rio Preto
Two women were brutally beaten for two hours in their home in São José do Rio Preto due to a small drug debt.
Organiquê: Rio Preto receives its first smart masterplan
The Organiquê smart masterplan, introduced by Citz Desenvolvimento Imobiliário, aims to blend modern urban life with nature while promising improved quality of life in Rio Preto, Brazil.
How a popsicle stick bridge can support over 430 kg? Understand the concepts of engineering
A group of five students from São José do Rio Preto constructed a popsicle stick bridge capable of supporting over 430 kg, highlighting key engineering principles.
Scam in garage: number of victims doubles to 60; police execute search warrants against businessman
The number of victims filing complaints against a garage owner in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, has doubled to over 60 amid allegations of unauthorized car financing and misappropriation, with losses totaling R$ 3 million.
More than 60 wild birds seized in Rio Preto in operation against illegal online sales
The environmental police seized 66 illegally kept wild birds in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, revealing the cruelty in their treatment and the illegal online trade.
Roberto Lopes de Souza, former mayor of Rio Preto, dies at 81
Roberto Lopes de Souza, the former mayor of São José do Rio Preto in Brazil, passed away at the age of 81, with the city declaring three days of official mourning.
Four people are injured after a car collided with another and overturned on the BR-153 in Rio Preto
Four individuals were injured in a car accident involving two vehicles on the BR-153 highway in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, early Saturday morning.
Retiree loses R$ 54,000 after being convinced by fake bank manager to grant remote access to his cell phone
A 55-year-old retiree in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, was scammed out of R$ 54,000 by a fraudster posing as a bank manager, who convinced him to give remote access to his cellphone.
Students go viral by building a bridge with popsicle sticks capable of supporting over 430 kg: 'Really extraordinary'
Five Brazilian engineering students gained viral fame after constructing a popsicle stick bridge that can support over 430 kilograms during a strength test.
Installation of cameras required for the internationalization of the Rio Preto airport is completed
The installation of cameras at São José do Rio Preto Airport necessary for its internationalization has been completed, allowing for potential international flights during the Copa Libertadores.
VIDEO: father uses stroller to cross muddy streets on a rainy day to take children to the bus stop for school
A father used a stroller to navigate muddy streets in São José do Rio Preto to take his children, including one with autism, to a bus stop for school.
Motorcycle shop is robbed in São José do Vale do Rio Preto; criminals steal jewelry from the owner
A motorcycle shop was robbed in São José do Vale do Rio Preto, Brazil, with thieves stealing jewelry from the owner while leaving the motorcycles untouched.
Son tells police he attacked mother with machete and abandoned her in the pool after she took his clothes off the clothesline; woman had arm amputated
A 26-year-old man attacked his mother with a machete in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, leading to her arm amputation and severe injuries after a domestic dispute.
Victim of garage owner in Rio Preto reports loss of R$ 36 thousand in scam: 'I did not receive payment'
A victim of a garage owner in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, claims to have lost R$ 36,000 in a scam involving fraudulent vehicle sales.
See what is known and what is still to be clarified about the death of the pregnant woman, 19, found in her home bathroom in the interior of SP
Authorities are investigating the death of a 19-year-old pregnant woman, Vitória Gabrieli Amaral Lima, found dead in her home bathroom in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.
Woman dies from bacterial meningitis in Rio Preto
A woman in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, has died from bacterial meningitis, marking the first such death in the area this year.
Owner of vehicle garage is suspected of defrauding at least 30 clients
The owner of a vehicle garage in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, is suspected of defrauding at least 30 clients through unauthorized auto financing and improper notarizations.
Mother says pregnant woman found dead in bathroom sought medical attention at least twice in the interior of SP: 'My heart is shattered'
A 19-year-old pregnant woman was found dead in her home bathroom in São José do Rio Preto, and her mother claims she sought medical care at least twice due to pelvic pain leading up to the tragedy.
Police investigate the death of a 19-year-old pregnant woman in a bathroom at home in the interior of SP
A 19-year-old pregnant woman was found dead in her home bathroom in São José do Rio Preto, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
Pickup truck crashes into bakery after collision at intersection in downtown Rio Preto
A pickup truck crashed into a bakery following a collision with another vehicle in downtown São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, resulting in the destruction of the bakery's facade and two hospitalizations.
Truck overturning causes congestion on highway in the interior of SP
The overturning of a truck caused significant traffic congestion on the Washington Luís highway in São José do Rio Preto, SP.
Scammer Pretends to Be Bank Manager and Makes Sales Representative Lose R$ 25,000 from Company Account
A scammer impersonated a bank manager, leading a sales representative in São José do Rio Preto to lose R$ 25,000 from her company's account.
Rio Preto resumes in-person sales of blue area tickets after 8 months restricted to kiosks and apps
After eight months of limiting parking ticket sales in São José do Rio Preto to kiosks and applications, officials have restored in-person ticket sales.
Woman's body set on fire and assaulted by boyfriend in the interior of SP
A 36-year-old woman was set on fire and assaulted by her boyfriend during a fight in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, leading to his arrest.
Araçatuba and Rio Preto Regions Register Over 40,000 Hoaxes to Military Police Emergency Phones in 2025
The Military Police in Araçatuba and São José do Rio Preto regions in Brazil recorded more than 40,000 false emergency calls in 2025, primarily affecting public safety and resource allocation.
Civil Police seizes R$ 58,000 in cash and weapons in operation against disarmament
The Civil Police seized approximately R$ 58,000 in cash and various firearms during an operation targeting illegal arms trade in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.
Child counselor requests investigation against secretary of Rio Preto for alleged payment offer for political proximity
A child counselor in São José do Rio Preto has requested an investigation into a city secretary for allegedly offering payment to gain political proximity to the current administration.
Woman arrested suspected of setting fire to her husband in Rio Preto
A woman was arrested in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, on suspicion of setting her husband on fire following claims of domestic abuse.
Elderly man loses over R$ 200,000 after falling for fake lawyer scam in interior São Paulo
A 72-year-old man from São José do Rio Preto, Brazil lost over R$ 200,000 in a scam involving a fake lawyer.
Motorcyclist has motorcycle stolen after stopping on avenue in Rio Preto to urinate
A 48-year-old motorcyclist in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, was assaulted and had his motorcycle stolen while he stopped on the street to urinate.
Rio Preto Academy Offers Free Training in Self-Defense Techniques for Women
A gym in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, is offering free self-defense training for women in honor of International Women's Day.
100% Female Orchestra Created in Interior SP and Performs First Concert on Women's Day: 'Expand Opportunities', Says Creator
A new 100% female orchestra has been established in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, to enhance female representation in concert music, making its debut on International Women's Day.