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Human Remains Found in Plumas County Identified as Missing Local Man

Tuesday, May 13

UPDATE: Human Remains Identified in Remote Area of Plumas CountyPlumas County, CA – The human remains discovered on May 9, 2025, in a remote area northeast of Cromberg near Jackson Creek have been positively identified as William Millard, a Plumas County resident reported missing... Read More.

Human Remains Found in Plumas County Prompting Investigation

Saturday, May 10

Human Remains Located in Remote Area of Plumas County – Investigation UnderwayPlumas County, CA — On the morning of May 9, 2025, the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) received a report from a private logging company regarding the possible discovery of human remains in... Read More.

World War II Veteran James S. Mitchells Remains Returned to Hamilton City for Final Honors

Wednesday, April 23

The remains of U.S. Army Private James S. Mitchell, who died during World War II, have returned to his hometown of Hamilton City. A special police escort and the Patriot Guard accompanied his remains through the city to Brusie Funeral Home in Chico.Mitchell, known... Read More.

Remains Identified as 2020 Missing Person

Sunday, April 6

The Modoc County Sheriff's Office has identified the person whose skeletal remains were found nearly a year ago. They've been identified as Nicholas Patterson. He was reported missing in January 2020. Patterson was 26 years old when he disappeared.The remains were found in the... Read More.

Missing Firefighter Carlos Baltazars Remains Identified Near Big Bear After Four Years

Wednesday, March 12

The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner's Department has positively identified the human remains found near Big Bear as those of missing firefighter Carlos Baltazar. What we know: Baltazar, a Big Bear Hotshot, was last seen Sept. 20, 2020, the same... Read More.

SR-284 Remains Closed Due to Unstable Boulders and Landslide Risks

Sunday, March 9

SR-284 (Frenchman Lake Road) update: A survey crew has inspected the slide, but more importantly the hillside above. There are still multiple large boulders that could descend at anytime, and therefore the highway has been deemed unsafe. There is no estimated date of re-opening at... Read More.

Human Remains Discovered in Plumas County: Investigation Underway

Tuesday, February 25

PLUMAS COUNTY, Calif. – The Plumas County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation following the discovery of human remains on Sunday in a remote area west of Clio State Route 40A.The remains were initially discovered by a group of local dirt bike riders in... Read More.

Human Remains Discovered Near Highway 70 Prompt Investigation in Plumas County

Monday, February 24

On February 23, 2025, local dirt bike riders located what appeared to be human remains in a difficult-to-access area south of Highway 70 and west of Clio State Route 40A. Due to the challenging terrain, personnel from Plumas County Search and Rescue (SAR) and... Read More.

Human Remains Discovered in Mendocino National Forest, Investigation Underway

Monday, February 17

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Sheriff's Office has launched an investigation following the discovery of human skeletal remains in the Mendocino National Forest. The remains were found just north of Lucerne on February 12, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m.Upon receiving the report,... Read More.

Timber Industry Remains Economic Pillar in Plumas County

Thursday, February 13

Plumas County's timber industry, a longstanding economic cornerstone since the early 20th century, continues to thrive with major players like Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) and Collins Pine Company leading the charge. Situated in Chester, Collins Pine Company and SPI's Quincy sawmill are among the... Read More.

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Human Remains Found in Plumas County Identified as Missing Local Man

Human Remains Found in Plumas County Prompting Investigation

World War II Veteran James S. Mitchells Remains Returned to Hamilton City for Final Honors

Remains Identified as 2020 Missing Person

Missing Firefighter Carlos Baltazars Remains Identified Near Big Bear After Four Years

SR-284 Remains Closed Due to Unstable Boulders and Landslide Risks

Human Remains Discovered in Plumas County: Investigation Underway

Human Remains Discovered Near Highway 70 Prompt Investigation in Plumas County

Human Remains Discovered in Mendocino National Forest, Investigation Underway

Timber Industry Remains Economic Pillar in Plumas County

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