Spanish word for backpack – and in Santa Rosathe annual Mochilada is a giveaway of packs full of school supplies for kids asthey start the new school year. Although families were excited to celebrate theend of summer vacation, they were also anxious over immigration raids and therecent violence targeting the Latinx community. KRCB’s Adia White has thestory.

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Families Celebrate the Start of the School Year at the Annual Mochilada Backpack Giveaway – August 20, 2019