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Families were stranded in Capivari, São Paulo, after heavy rainfall caused the Córrego Água Choca to overflow.

Robbers in São Paulo have begun using bulletproof vests during street crimes, indicating a shift in criminal tactics that has raised alarms among law enforcement.

The União Court of Accounts has summoned the São Paulo government to explain the signing of a public-private partnership contract for the Santos-Guarujá immersed tunnel without the involvement of the Port Authority of Santos.

Daiane Santana da Silva, a 32-year-old woman, has been missing since February 19 after last being seen in Bertioga, SP, following a domestic dispute with her partner.

The relationship between São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas and his Secretary of Government Gilberto Kassab has deteriorated to the point where Kassab is expected to leave the administration soon.

A R$ 50 million mansion in central São Paulo is at the center of an unprecedented legal battle involving its owner, a comatose businesswoman, and a woman claiming to be her partner.

A businessman is claiming ownership of nearly R$ 1.2 million seized from a police officer arrested for alleged involvement with organized crime.

This week's cultural agenda in São Paulo features international shows, a film retrospective, an award-winning musical, and unique culinary experiences.

Now-former deputy secretary of Tourism in São Paulo, Rodolfo Marinho, was dismissed amid an investigation into million-dollar contracts involving a company linked to his former partner.

The São Paulo government is set to auction the contract for building its new administrative center in the city center, a significant campaign promise of Governor Tarcísio de Freitas.

The Mega-Sena lottery is set to offer a R$ 130 million jackpot for participants who guess the correct six numbers in the upcoming draw in São Paulo.

Hernán Crespo, current coach of São Paulo, commented on River Plate's interest in him, saying he will take the situation calmly while emphasizing his commitment to his current club.

Sertanejo singers Leonardo and Bruno and Marrone will hold a farewell tour concert for their project 'Cabaré' in São Paulo on September 12, with ticket sales starting next week.

A unique octopus döner sandwich from Deli Döner in São Paulo is gaining immense popularity, leading to long queues and significant social media buzz.

Ricardo Mello Araújo, São Paulo's vice-mayor and favored candidate for the Senate by Jair Bolsonaro, expresses his intention to have fun in Congress while advocating for amnesty for those involved in the January 8th attacks.

Hospital PUC-Campinas is experiencing overcrowding with 74 complex patients in the adult emergency room, far exceeding its capacity of 20 beds.

São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes has dismissed officials amidst an investigation into connections with a company holding substantial contracts.

The proposal for a 'Times Square' attraction in downtown São Paulo progresses, reigniting concerns about potential relaxations of the City Clean Law that restricts advertising billboards.

Donizete José de Souza Ribeiro, convicted of raping his four-year-old niece, has been arrested in Registro, São Paulo after a warrant was issued by the São Paulo Court of Justice.

A São Paulo court has suspended the auction of a mansion owned by TV presenter Ana Hickmann and her ex-husband, Alexandre Corrêa, following a legal challenge.

Data from the Saresp assessment system show that while there is some recovery in learning outcomes among students in the Vale do Paraíba, scores remain below pre-pandemic levels, particularly in Language and Mathematics.

São Paulo broke its traffic congestion record for the year with 1,149 km of gridlock on Wednesday due to heavy rain.

With the return to school, there is an increase in child traffic and school vans in São Paulo condominiums, prompting a need for clarity on access rules and safety responsibilities.

A study conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo estimates that the crowd at the Pipoca da Rainha carnival block was around 20,000, significantly lower than the 2 million reported by the block's organizers.

A woman and her current husband were shot in an incident in Botucatu, with the woman's ex-partner being a suspected shooter.

The São Paulo Court of Justice accepted a defamation complaint by Deputy Lucas Bove against his ex-wife, influencer Cíntia Chagas, related to allegations of domestic violence and social media statements.

The city of Socorro in São Paulo has dismissed two daycare employees after allegations of abuse surfaced, which were substantiated by audio recordings.

A driver was arrested for transporting over 50,000 packs of contraband cigarettes on a highway in São Paulo.

Starting from this Sunday, twelve metropolitan train stations in São Paulo will accept contactless payments at all turnstiles, eliminating the need for passengers to buy tickets at booths or kiosks.

The São Paulo municipal council denied the request to classify the bar Ó do Borogodó as a cultural heritage site, leading the owner to plan an appeal against the decision.

A retrospective honoring the influential black filmmaker Sarah Maldoror takes place in São Paulo, showcasing her pivotal role in anti-colonial cinema.

A police officer tragically died after his motorcycle was struck by a truck in Avaré, São Paulo.

The Tarcísio de Freitas administration in São Paulo, Brazil, has chosen not to release high school students' performance results from the new Provão Paulista evaluation.

Human remains were discovered in a forest area in São Paulo's South Zone near the Billings Reservoir during a police patrol.

Retailers in Brazil are alarmed by new tax rules introduced in São Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul that may threaten their financial stability.

An alligator was found in front of a house in Mira Estrela, São Paulo, prompting the local fire department and civil defense to capture it and return it to a natural habitat.

A tense meeting among members of the São Paulo Red Cross culminated in the replacement of its leadership by a federal interventor, sparking protests and potential legal challenges from the existing board.

Heavy rain in São Paulo on Wednesday led to alerts for possible flooding in several areas of the city.

A 16-year-old boy died in a motorcycle accident when he lost control and crashed into a pole in Pontal, São Paulo.

Bruno Imparato's debut novel 'Buraco de Bala' explores the complex social dynamics of São Paulo's Boca do Lixo during the 1970s and 1980s.

An iconic jacket belonging to the Mamonas Assassinas band has been found on vocalist Dinho's coffin during an exhumation in São Paulo, leading to discussions about its future display in a memorial.

São Paulo state school students achieved record performance in mathematics in the 2025 Saresp results, but Portuguese proficiency has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels.

The State University of São Paulo (Unesp) has released the sixth list of approved candidates for its entrance exams, allowing students to check their results and proceed with virtual registration.

Brazilian federal deputy Guilherme Derrite has confirmed his pre-candidacy for the Senate in São Paulo for the upcoming elections, gaining the support of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

A man died after being beaten by a store owner following the theft of a bottle of liquor in Assis, São Paulo.

The restaurant Cortés Asador in São Paulo launches its first edition of the year featuring lamb from Patagonia, emphasizing high-quality, grass-fed meat.

A baby was discovered abandoned in a trash bin in Guariba, São Paulo, initially mistaken for a kitten, leading to the identification of the 16-year-old mother who hid her pregnancy.

Flávio Bolsonaro has confirmed Guilherme Derrite as a pre-candidate for the Senate in São Paulo, backed by the Bolsonaro family.

Maria Divina dos Santos recounts the harrowing bus accident in São Paulo that claimed seven lives from Maranhão, expressing gratitude for her and her husband's survival.

Four police officers lost their positions after being convicted of forming a criminal organization in São Paulo.