The São Paulo City Hall has authorized collective activities in 108 municipal urban parks and 47 sports centers, attributing the decision to mass vaccination and a decrease in hospitalizations. Safety measures such as mandatory mask-wearing and social distancing remain in place. The decision follows the state's earlier move to allow collective activities in 15 state parks. The local government will enforce rules to prevent crowding, and sports and recreational activities are now permitted in parks like Ibirapuera. The public has generally welcomed the decision, with individuals like Sara Carida and Marcos Antônio Amado expressing support for the move, highlighting the importance of outdoor activities for physical and mental health.

Wilson de Sá, a freelance journalist and photographer from Diadema, São Paulo, created a series of WhatsApp groups named 'Vagas no Jornalismo' to help unemployed journalists find job opportunities. The initiative, inspired by the concept of a 'chain of goodwill', has grown to five groups, each with the maximum capacity of 256 members. The groups serve as a platform for sharing job vacancies, discussing journalism, and networking among professionals and students from various Brazilian states. The effort is entirely voluntary, and Sá emphasizes the importance of sharing opportunities within the community, especially during the pandemic. Interested individuals can join a waiting list by contacting Sá through Instagram.

The Detran-SP has annulled nearly 127,000 suspension processes for drivers with 20 or more penalty points on their licenses due to new traffic law changes that increased the point limit. The new law, effective from April 12, 2021, allows drivers to accumulate more points before facing suspension, depending on the severity of infractions. While some officials argue that the changes benefit drivers at risk of suspension, others believe it undermines traffic safety and education. The Detran-SP is also taking measures to prevent fraud by automatically canceling suspension processes and notifying drivers.

The Detran-SP will notify drivers who have accumulated or exceeded 20 points on their driver's licenses, whose suspension processes were annulled due to the new Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB) that raises the limit to 40 points. This aims to prevent fraud by individuals offering assistance with the suspension process. The new CTB, effective since April 12, allows for suspension only if drivers accumulate 20 points with two or more severe infractions, 30 points with one severe infraction, or 40 points with no severe infractions. The article discusses the implications of the new law, with experts expressing concerns about potential fraud and the leniency of the new regulations.

The Emei Manoel Preto school in the northern zone of São Paulo resumed classes for 487 children after being invaded and robbed five times in one week, causing interruptions and loss of school meals. The school has faced 14 invasions since April 2020, leading to significant thefts and damages. The Municipal Education and Security departments are working on repairs and enhancing security measures, including increased patrols and inspections. The police are investigating the latest incident, and preventive measures are being intensified.

São Paulo City Hall will hire 70 mothers to help locate truant students in the municipal school network as part of measures against school dropout. The initiative, announced by Mayor Ricardo Nunes, involves mothers visiting students' homes and using a questionnaire from the Municipal Education Department. The program, part of the School Dropout Combat Program, will also involve 39 interns and collaboration with Unicef and Instituto Liberta. The initiative aims to address issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, including violence and sexual exploitation of children and adolescents.

State schools in São Paulo reported 1,748 probable cases of Covid-19 in the education system between August 2 and 31, with 1,040 cases among students. The state government, led by João Doria, considers these as 'probable cases' rather than confirmed. The state has 3.5 million students in public schools, and the city of São Paulo has not disclosed the number of cases in municipal schools. The return to in-person classes is based on international experiences and research, with strict health protocols in place. Infectious disease expert João Prats supports the return to in-person classes, emphasizing the importance of maintaining control and protocols to prevent contagion.

A group of street vendors protested against a joint operation by the São Paulo City Hall and Military Police that prevented them from setting up stalls in Brás. The vendors criticized the sudden prohibition, especially on Tiers Street, and highlighted their struggles during the pandemic. Ronei Rodrigues, president of the Independent Street Vendors Union, emphasized the fairness of their protest and proposed a plan to the city administration to allow vendors to work in less crowded areas. The city hall, led by Mayor Ricardo Nunes, stated that operations would continue and encouraged vendors to join the 'Tô Legal!' system for legal street commerce.

São Paulo City Hall has authorized collective activities in 108 municipal urban parks and 47 sports centers, citing mass vaccination and a decrease in hospitalizations as reasons. Safety measures such as mandatory mask-wearing and social distancing remain in place. The decision follows the state's earlier move to allow collective activities in 15 state parks. The local government will ensure compliance with safety protocols, and the public has generally welcomed the decision, with positive feedback from park-goers and instructors. The parks will operate with extended hours, and the management of Ibirapuera Park will strictly adhere to health guidelines.