What’s in the sack? That’s all they care about. Is it a rock or a rolled-up giraffe? Is it pickles or nickels or busted bicycles? And if we guess it, will you give us half? Do they ask where I’ve been ...

Summer may still be under way, but families will soon be trading in their beach bags for bookbags and sending their children back to school. For many families, supplies can be difficult to afford.

• Don’t overload. A loaded backpack should weigh no more than 15 percent of a child’s body weight. The American Physical Therapy Association and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons recommends ...

Through July 19, North Island Credit Union invites community members to make a difference in a student's life by dropping off a school backpack to any branch location in San Diego County. A complete ...