Friends, loved ones and former colleagues will gather to remember the life of former state Assemblymember Patty Berg at a memorial service from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, at the Baywood Golf and Country Club in Arcata. Berg, the founding executive director of the Area 1 Agency on Aging who went on […]
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NCJ Preview: Shopping Local, Patty Berg and Leftover Sandwiches
This week we’re diving into the annual Gift Guide and the joys of shopping local. We’ve also got a profile on the late Patty Berg, a legend in our State Assembly and Humboldt County. Finally, we’ve narrowed down the Thanksgiving sandwiches to our top three favorites. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on local stories.
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Patricia ‘Patty’ Berg: 1942-2024
Patricia “Patty” Berg, a fervent Democrat and former State Assemblywoman, passed away on Nov. 19, 2024, in Eureka. A Humboldt County resident since 1974, Berg established herself not only as one of the California Legislature’s most dependably progressive members, but also as one of the few members whose personal integrity earned her respect and cooperation […]
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Former Assemblymember Patty Berg Has Died at 82
Former North Coast Assemblymember Patty Berg, the founding executive director of the Area 1 Agency on Aging, who spearheaded the state’s first-of-its-kind master plan on aging, has died. She was 82. Berg, best known for her six years serving the North Coast in the California Assembly, was a fierce advocate for seniors and dedicated much […]
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Right-to-die Law Goes to Gov. Brown
The California Senate and Assembly passed legislation this week that will allow terminally ill people to end their own lives with a doctor’s assistance, so long as Gov. Jerry Brown signs the bill. The bill will allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to people who’ve been told they have six months or less to live, […]