The man accused of burning down one of Northern California's most famous homes is now pleading no contest to his felony arson charges, jail records show.Sign up for our NewslettersPrevious coverage in the video player aboveCalifornia State Parks officials had been investigating the cause of the Dec.

A man who authorities say set fire to the historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico changed his plea in connection with the arson, a surprise move that avoids a lengthy trial but maintains the possibility of up to 11 years in prison.