The Bidwell Mansion, a California State Park, was engulfed in flames around 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Chico Fire Department Deputy Chief of Operations Chris Zinko told USA TODAY. The department ...

The Chico City Council has voted unanimously to allow the use of emergency powers when necessary to prevent fires in local ...

CHICO, Calif. — The man accused of burning and destroying the historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico pleaded no contest to his arson charges, according to the Butte County District Attorney's Office.

The man accused of burning down one of Northern California's most famous homes is now pleading no contest to his felony arson charges, jail records show.

Chico Fire Department The mansion was fully engulfed in flames by the time firefighters responded. The gutting of the mansion, which held historical significance but not without some controversy ...

Chico Fire Chief Steve Standridge says he will take the experience learned by his staff who traveled to Southern California ...

CHICO – The man accused of arson in connection with a fire that destroyed the historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico in December has admitted his guilt, officials said Wednesday. Kevin Carlson ...

The City of Chico has started removing hazardous trees in Upper Bidwell Park, one of the first times officials have been able to enter the area since the devast ...

California State Parks (State Parks) has unveiled a roadmap for the future of the historic Bidwell Mansion after a ...

Input by Chico residents will guide the city ... tables — and collect donations to assist in fire relief. A donation list includes department store gift cards; diapers, wipes and baby food ...

The man accused of arson in connection with a fire that destroyed the historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico in December has ...