In 1981, a Sacramento shop caused a few double takes. It was a toy store marketed to “Ungrownups.” Willie’s Playground was ...

First, the city took away the playground structure. Now, it’s the public sand toys that are gone. The only thing that’s left is the swing and some spring riders. Parents are growing frustrated ...

Families visiting Fanuel Street Park in Pacific Beach are discovering a change in the community sandbox — the shared collection of sand toys that children have enjoyed for years has disappeared.