This fall, the City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) will once again offer programs to engage youth during after school hours. The After School Programs are for children ages 5 to 12 and will take place at varying times per location, weekdays from Aug. 26 through Dec. 20, 2024.  This is a free ...

By Dianne Anderson When push comes to shove, Project Fighting Chance is worried about what to do with the kids. Like most small nonprofits, the last thing they can afford is a monthly outlay set to balloon three times what they have been paying for years for their space at the Home of Neighborly Service ...

By Dianne Anderson Tens of millions of workers quit their jobs in a mass exodus last year which has now spawned hiring signs on just about every corner. While jobs may not seem too hard to find lately, employers are still a little picky about the essentials all workers should know, like showing up on ...

By Dianne Anderson Kids having a tough time adapting to this strange new virtual world can soon see some old familiar faces, and feel closer to their second home at Akoma Unity Center in San Bernardino. Starting September 8, Akoma launches its virtual program with a curriculum that mirrors its typical after school program. Students ...

By Dianne Anderson A lot hinges on keeping local services going for kids and youth, like the decades-long activities the community has come to depend on at the San Bernardino Boys and Girls Club. The question now pending a city decision is exactly what’s to become of the 9th Street facility. There could be a ...