The number of California acres mapped into higher "fire hazard severity zones" is doubling. Stricter fire safety building ...

After receiving updates on Bidwell Mansion and wildfire readiness, the Chico City Council addressed campfires with a ban in ...

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

Jen’s Place is truly a local hangout, with regulars coming in who live in Paradise and Chico. Some of the customers followed ...

Kevin Alexander Carlson, 30 of Chico, is behind bars in connection with the December fire. He's facing an 11-year sentence in a state prison and is set to be sentenced on March 5. California State ...

Floodwaters from a nearby creek caused extensive damage to a bridge and flooded multiple buildings in the community of ...

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

In some areas, hazards have surged. Buildings in the highest severity zones will be subject to the strictest fire-resiliency rules.

About 20 rescues occurred between February 3 through February 8, 2025 by members of the teams from CAL FIRE's Butte Unit and Tehama-Glenn Unit.

Ibe Liebenberg is a seasonal California firefighter who grew up in Paradise. In his essay, he describes the rebirth he has ...

The Paradise Town Council is set to discuss the potential authorization of Pioneer Community Energy, a move that would offer ...