Classes are starting, and thanks to NBC Bay Area viewers, thousands of Bay Area kids are sporting new backpacks and critical school supplies. Chris Chmura provides an update on our Supporting Our Schools backpack drive.

One of the hottest back to school accessories this year may surprise parents — bulletproof backpacks. The bags highlight the harsh reality and dangers faced by children today.

Chris Chmura provides the latest on the Supporting Our Schools donation drive.

Former educator in book documents experience as a teacher in Oakland and shows a “literally unbelievable” lack of school supplies for students and faculty. Chris Chmura reports.

The Bay Area is home to some of the wealthiest communities in America, but there are still hundreds of thousands of local families who can’t afford to give their kids even the most basic essentials for back-to-school. Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura tells you how you can help.

July 26, 11am-7pm

Thousands of Bay Area kids are returning to class with the supplies they need thanks to you. Generous NBC Bay Area viewers made our recent Supporting Our Schools initiative a huge success. Chris Chmura features a project that we have been working on for months.

The summer weather may still be in full force, but fall is definitely in the air, at least when you consider one of the year’s biggest retail events: Back-to-school shopping. Here’s a list of expert tips on how to get the best savings — and navigate the chaos with as little stress as possible. Before heading out, be sure to...