Chico
Coverage of Chico in the Nexus archive.
- Child molester to learn fate for setting one of California’s largest wildfires
A child molester is awaiting judgment for starting the Park Fire in Bidwell Park, Chico, which affected parts of Butte and Tehama counties. The fire began on July 24, 2024, off Upper Park Road.
- Man who caused Park fire, one of the largest in California history, convicted of arson
Ronnie Stout was found guilty of starting the Park fire, one of the largest wildfires in California history. He faces 25 years to life in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 9.
- Man who caused Park fire, one of the largest in California history, convicted of arson
Ronnie Stout was convicted of starting the Park fire, one of California's largest fires. He faces 25 years to life in prison and is scheduled for sentencing on Oct. 9.
- Chico mom investigated for trying to 'rehome' her daughter: CPD
A Northern California mother is under investigation by Butte County authorities after allegedly attempting to 'rehome' her 7-year-old daughter via a public Facebook page in Paradise, Calif., near Chico.
- Accused Chico library shooter flashes hateful ‘white power’ symbol in first court appearance since killing 2
The teen accused of killing two inside a Butte County Library flashed the 'white power' symbol during his court appearance. Bradley Scott Sayer, 18, was shackled and wore yellow jail clothing during the hearing in Chico, California.
- ‘It’s unimaginable’: deadly shooting shatters sense of safety in California city
A teenager fatally shot two people at a public library in Chico, California, shattering the community's sense of safety. The city has previously faced deadly wildfires and nearby shootings.
- Shooting suspect, 18, scoped out library before returning with a shotgun and killing 2, police say
An 18-year-old suspect scoped out a Northern California library before returning with a shotgun, fatally shooting two men and injuring a 7-year-old girl. Police arrested the suspect within four minutes of the first 911 call. The victims were identified as Jacob Hull (46) and Robert Johnson (74).
- A shooter kills 2 at a Northern California library and an 18-year-old suspect is arrested
A shooting at a library in Chico, California, left two people dead and a child injured. An 18-year-old suspect, Bradley Scott Sayer, was arrested after fleeing the scene but acting alone with no prior connection to the victims.
- Shooting at a Northern California library kills 2, and a suspect is in custody
A shooting at the Chico branch of the Butte County Library in Northern California killed two people and injured a child. A suspect was taken into custody after fleeing the scene, and law enforcement believes the shooter acted alone. The library branches are closed the following day as investigations continue.
- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ estranged parents sell Chico home for $1.7 million
Aaron Rodgers' estranged parents sold their Chico home for $1.68 million, a few weeks after listing the property. The sale price is close to the $1.7 million figure mentioned in the title.