Episcopal bishops meeting in Texas, saying the church embraces "all of God's children" including gays, refused to meet Anglican demands to change that position by a Sept. 30 deadline.
This is the latest in a feud that pits minority conservative dioceses, such as the San Joaquin Valley, against the more liberal Episcopal leadership which supports equality for gays and women in the church.
Episcopals are the American arm of the Anglican church. Up to 2.3 million people are...
Why is it that "Bakersfield" is a punchline? Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report" featured a news piece by KGET Channel 17 last night, and all Colbert said was "Bakersfield" and he got a laugh.
Are we that funny? Are people laughing because they're shocked we have news here? Or are they laughing because of the type of news that comes out of this town?
In this case, Colbert showed portions of a KGET report about a Christian doctor who has rules for who he...
