Spot a mysterious X mark near your home? It could be more than kids playing—some burglars use chalk symbols to mark targets.

Chalk It Up sidewalk chalk art competition will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3 in Rancho Bernardo.

Now students are creating handwritten messages in chalk on the sidewalk with words of encouragement, gratitude and accountability.

Now students are creating handwritten messages in chalk on the sidewalk with words of encouragement, gratitude and accountability. Here's what some FSU students want others to know: Alaijah Brown ...