By John Kabateck Executive Director, NFIB of California Our elected leaders have been back in session for just over two weeks and once again it is clear that the majority of their time will be, and must be, dominated by the budget.   [Full Story]

Humboldt suffered a quake of 6.5 on the Richter scale on Jan. 9, and fortunately, all of us lived to tell about it. Haiti wasn't so lucky, for on Tuesday, Jan.   [Full Story]

By Michael Shaw California Legislative Director. NFIB Governor Schwarzenegger's plan to restore California's economy takes some important, targeted steps to create new jobs that will put our citizens back to work, but even more must be done.   [Full Story]

Rebecca Kimbel motivational speaker What's in a dance? Is it the infectious beat of the music luring your feet to movement with or without your permission?   [Full Story]

By Rebecca Kimbel Motivational speaker Do New Years resolutions work? Are you having a hard time kicking old habits, getting out of a rut or just living up to more of your potential?   [Full Story]

By Rebecca Kimbel motivational speaker Ease up that holiday stress. Divide your priorities into something manageable. You can't please everyone.   [Full Story]

Guest Opinion By Paul DeMark College of the Redwoods, Director of Communications and Marketing In these challenging economic times, College of the Redwoods is committed to connecting and assisting with the educational needs of the communities we serve.   [Full Story]

By Rebecca Kimbel motivational speaker When did you decide that pleasing others was more important than your own health? When did you decide to let people manipulate and control your life for their own personal benefit?   [Full Story]

As the year winds down, I'm thinking of the help we've received in putting the Humboldt Beacon together week after week. In no small way, these people have acted as Eel River valley's eyes and ears, gratefully acknowledging that this help is not taken for granted.   [Full Story]

By Rebecca Kimbel Motivational speaker We often become complacent. As long as we are not uncomfortable, we choose to ignore the direction our circumstances are taking.   [Full Story]

Guest Commentary By Patricia Wiggins The Marine Life Protection Act, passed in 1999, mandates a comprehensive review of existing marine reserves, and, when necessary, allows for the creation of new reserves for marine ecosystem protection.   [Full Story]

Guest Commentary By State Senators Jeff Denham and Lou Correa The birth of our country was made possible by a passion for freedom and a willingness to go to war for it.   [Full Story]

As we're navigating through the recession, wading through global warming, dealing with massive unemployment and coming up short before the holiday season, some in the entertainment industry are reaping millions by playing on people's insecurities.   [Full Story]

Guest OpEds View One: H1N1 vaccine is “an experimental vaccine” By Genevieve Miller Fortuna Trials for the experimental H1N1 swine flu vaccine started on Sept.   [Full Story]

By Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education At this time when you are making critical and far-reaching budget and progrm decisions for the upcoming school year, I write to bring to your attention the importance of the arts as a core academic subject and part of a complete education for all students.   [Full Story]