Chico High School students compete in the California Mock Trial state finals March 20–21, 2026, in Oakland, Calif. The team represented Butte County after winning the county competition and argued the case People v. Fromholz against 34 teams statewide. Coached by teacher Casey Van Masis and attorneys Nicole Diamond, Kathy Richards and Brenden Blake, the team earned multiple honors, including awards for Annalisa Pedrinazzi, Clare Lynch and Lauren Loomba (Courtesy: Butte County Office of Education)
