A big part of Chico history was lost this week in the Bidwell Mansion fire, but one man says he’s keeping some of that history alive at home.Bill Shelton says h

The department received a report of an illegal burn at the mansion and upon its response, the full structure was involved and personnel were unable to perform an offense attack. The Chico Fire Department,

Bidwell Mansion, the home of John and Annie Bidwell that has stood as the iconic symbol of our town for 160 years, has been destroyed by fire.