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

Kevin Alexander Carlson, 30, of Chico entered a plea of no contest as charged to a felony count of arson of a structure with ...

Any assessment of the Bidwell Mansion ruins by California State Parks must wait until at least mid-February while the Butte County District Attorney's office continues its investigation.

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

CHICO, Calif. - The 911 calls reporting the Bidwell Mansion fire on Dec. 11 reveal witnesses describing the unsettling scene as the Chico landmark was fully engulfed in flames.

A man who authorities say set fire to the historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico changed his plea in connection with the arson, a surprise move that avoids a lengthy trial but maintains the possibility ...

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

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 ...

"No contest, Your Honor."With those four words Kevin Carlson admitted having destroyed by fire the historic and beloved ...