by Dianne Anderson Kids with boundless energy and no money in their pockets will soon be out looking for fun, sometimes in all the wrong places. They will hit the streets and learn there are not many freebies in the real world. Summer camps typically run from $80–200 per child, even as many parents likely ...

By Dianne Anderson Robots are the latest craze, and as helpful as they are right now in taking over most of the lower-paying grunt work, they can’t yet fix themselves – for the most part – but technology is changing. Now that they’ve mastered hamburger-flipping jobs, they have their glowing robotic eyes on the next ...

By Dianne Anderson State school districts are in for big money, precisely $15.3 billion worth, which has local parents weighing in on how they would like to see the $435 million in COVID Relief dollars spent on their students. It should be easier to meet their needs now. San Bernardino City Unified School District school ...

By Dianne Anderson Every day is a celebration of Black History Month at Akoma Unity Center, but that doesn’t mean they don’t plan to keep it coming all month long in February. Outstanding young professionals across California will bring college and career readiness information as part of their Black Excellence program with a lineup of ...

By Dianne Anderson Canceling Christmas is not an option this year for local nonprofits trying to get food to families, toys to the kids, even as families brace for their unemployment benefits to run dry the day after the holiday. Kisha Collier with Community Health Action Network in Victorville, said she has been reaching out ...

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 Feeling a little down? Feeling a little blue? Grab an extra coat and head over to the Akoma Unity Center to enjoy the holiday bustle with hundreds of families and children at the annual toy and coat giveaway. On December 21, organizers are calling on all those who want to come out ...

By Dianne Anderson With $140,000 down and only $50, 000 to go, Akoma Unity Center is getting closer to its new Anne Shirrells Park makeover, complete with basketball, volleyball courts, an inspired mural, and all-around facelift to make any community proud. Now, the ball is in the city’s court, so to speak. Jennifer Xicara, Akoma ...

By Dianne Anderson Thousands of summer vacationers will hit the streets of San Bernardino in about three weeks, looking to run off all that spare energy. Parents may want to revisit their local parks and recreation centers for a multitude of safe, fun and free things for the kids to do. Park programs are opening ...

By Dianne Anderson Folks won’t have to look far to make a big fashion statement this Christmas for San Bernardino families and their kids – all it takes is one more gift, big or small, another slightly used coat or pair or shoes, or one more person that cares. Akoma Unity Center at Anne Shirrells ...