Over 70 Human Remains Discovered on UC Davis Campus Site
Over 70 buried human remains were discovered on the UC Davis campus in Sacramento, overlapping with the former Sacramento County Hospital cemetery.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, September 30, 2026 —
More than 70 buried human remains have been discovered on the campus of the University of California, Davis, in Sacramento. The discovery was made in an area that overlaps with the former site of the Sacramento County Hospital cemetery.
The specific circumstances leading to the discovery, including who found the remains and the exact timeline of the excavation or discovery process, were not immediately detailed. The remains are understood to be interred in what was historically the grounds of the Sacramento County Hospital, which operated in the area prior to the establishment of the UC Davis Health System.
The presence of these remains raises questions about historical land use and the individuals interred on what is now a prominent educational and medical facility. Details regarding the methodology of the discovery, the condition of the remains, and any plans for their scientific examination or reburial are pending further information.
The exact number of individuals identified is stated as over 70. Further investigation is expected to determine the age, origin, and potential significance of these findings in relation to the history of Sacramento and its former county hospital operations. The university has not released further details regarding the site or the next steps in the process.
Additional information regarding the contractor involved, the permit status for any work undertaken at the site, and the specific outcomes of any initial inspections has not been provided. The timeline for any potential further findings or the completion of investigations also remains unspecified.
Story summarized from the original created by Natalie Sierra on fox40.com, see more information here.
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