SAN JOSE — Police are identifying and detailing the arrest of a registered sex offender accused of snatching a teen girl off a downtown street then sexually assaulting her earlier this week.

Costa Rica is widely considered one of the safest and most welcoming countries in Central America, but like any popular travel destination, it has its share of tourist scams. This guide breaks down ...

Travelling on an escorted solo tour in Central America, one writer explores rainforests, volcanoes and beaches – but it’s the ...

The Festival de la Luz returns to light up the capital this Saturday, December 13, marking nearly 30 years as a key Christmas tradition that draws thousands to the streets. This 2025 edition brings ...

The U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica, issued a "Security Alert" on Nov. 25 AlexKane/Getty The U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica just issued a "Security Alert" for Americans The Nov. 25 alert ...

Our capital city marked the start of the holiday season on Tuesday evening when municipal officials flipped the switch on more than 400 lighting systems, brightening at least seven public parks and ...

A troubling spike in gang-related robberies, break-ins and extortion crimes in Costa Rica has forced the US to declare a tourist travel alert for the Central American country. The US Embassy in San ...

The U.S. Embassy in San José issued a fresh security alert warning American travelers of rising crime in Costa Rica, citing a wave of property break-ins, financial scams, and violent robberies ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — A project aimed to expand public transportation options in the South Bay is causing a lot of headaches. It’s been two years since the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The number of arrests connected to a violent takeover robbery at a San Jose jewelry store that left an 88-year-old shop owner injured has risen to 13, police said. San Jose police ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A new splash of color on San Jose Boulevard is catching drivers’ eyes and raising cyclists’ concerns. The bright green-painted bike lanes are meant to make the road safer. But ...

The Detroit Red Wings looked much like the team they want to be, as they picked up their five-game trip after a day off. The outing against the San Jose Sharks on Sunday, Nov. 2, had pace and solid ...