Kern County, we're sitting on a leadership goldmine, and it’s wearing dog tags. Newly inducted to the Kern County Veterans Chamber of Commerce board, Shanita Ford advocates for recognizing and utilizing the immense leadership potential within our veteran community, highlighting their invaluable skills and dedication.

Gene-edited grapes could revolutionize agriculture, offering disease resistance and sustainability—but at what cost? As science advances, we must weigh innovation against tradition. Is CRISPR the future of viticulture, or are we stepping into unknown territory? Explore the debate in this thought-provoking analysis.