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, entered the no-contest plea to a felony charge of arson with a sentencing enhancement before ...

CHICO — 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.

as some indigenous groups view him negatively and others positively. It is possible, Ramsey said, that Carlson was opposed to a monument honoring Bidwell and targeted the mansion for that reason.

OROVILLE — The Chico man suspected of arson to Bidwell Mansion deferred his plea once again after a second arraignment hearing at Butte County Superior Court. Carlson Butte County District ...

Butte County District Attorney Michael L. Ramsey discusses the investigation into Bidwell Mansion arson suspect Kevin Alexander Carlson during a news conference on Jan. 6. Carlson entered a not ...