The FBI would eventually call John Orr the most prolific serial arsonist of the 20th century, and when he went on trial in ...

“John Orr is basically a god among arson investigators in the state of California at that time,” said Matassa, who had taken classes from Orr and regarded him as arrogant and self-important.

He is facing felony arson charges with an enhancement ... The mansion was named for John Bidwell, a controversial figure in California history who founded the city of Chico but came under renewed ...

A man who prosecutors say may have been motivated by politics pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to felony arson in connection with the fire that severely damaged ...