Rancho Cielo Ranch Cast

This week we feature a program from Ranch Cielo’s graduation ceremony. What a special evening as ninety three students said farewell to The Ranch and hello to their future. We chat with faculty, students, parents and guests. Congratulations to all.   If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwriting donation at ranchcast1@gmail.com

Last month we had the privilege of doing a program from Rancho Cielo’s Annual Career and Resource Fair. What a marvelous event. Our students were able to learn about and get advice from local businesses on entry level positions. Over 40 organizations were there to tell their stories. From the Salinas Police Department and Hayward Lumber to Hartnell College and the U.S. Army to name just a few. We...

Today we talk about one of Rancho Cielo’s signature events with Joanne Bravo, Major & Annual Gift Manager, Christine Roach CFO, Tiffany Harbrecht Marketing Director and Ranch Cast Producer Mary Jacobi. This remarkable event has a terrific backstory well worth a listen. Learn how you can help make a difference. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwr...

This week with chat with Christine Winge, Executive Director of Meals On Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula. Christine shares the remarkable work done by this very special organization. Much of which may well surprise you. Joining us is our wonderful student cohosts Reuben and Jose along with our own Tiffany Harbrecht and Ranch Cast Producer Mary Jacobi. Good program about folks doing great work. If...

This week we welcome Jennifer Edwards, Executive Director of The Big Sur Marathon and Bertrand Newson to talk about this terrific event. Joining us is Rancho Cielo student Bryan Morales who ran the event and is training for a boxing career. It’s a fascinating look behind the scenes of this Monterey Peninsula tradition. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible un...

Business person Doug Whitman joins our Joe DeRuosi, Terry Poole and Tiffany Harbrecht along with student cohost Reuben to talk about why making a donation to The After School Program was so important to him. Doug shares his memories of growing up in Philadelphia and his early lessons in working with educators. We are grateful for his kindness. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider m...

Fascinating program discussing how to end the “School to Prison Pipeline” along with working with students and their families to address learning issues. Joining us Executive Director of CA Institute, UC Law SF is Liz Steyer who has spent her career advocating on behalf of young people. Dr. Susan Swick from Ohana and Montage Heath joins us as well. Susan is no stranger to being on a podcast as she...

This week we talk mental health with Jessica Montero, Case Worker at Rancho Cielo, Vickie Avila, AMFT and Robert Martinez from Harmony At Home. Our student cohosts Reuben and Jose share their experiences at Rancho and ask questions of our guests. Good program. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwriting donation at ranchcast1@gmail.com

We’re talking cars this week with some of the folks who teach our students so very well. Rancho Cielo instructors Marcus Evans and Ty Brooks join our Communications Officer Adam Joseph and car enthusiast and local grower, Greg Lazzerini for an in-depth discussion on automotive restoration. From Rancho classes to the Concours d’Elegance and all the stops in between, if you love cars you’ll enjoy th...

An interesting and fun program featuring the folks from Hope, Horses & Kids. Lori Tuttle and Christy Petit join our student cohosts along with Tiffany Harbrecht for a spirited discussion on how working with animals can make such a difference to a young person. We also announce a very special fundraiser coming Saturday May 23. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-de...

An important program this week as my student cohosts  Ruben and Javier along with Adam Joseph and myself welcome Keala Hudgins from Valley Health Associates for a frank discussion on addiction and treatment. Well worth a listen. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwriting donation at ranchcast1@gmail.com

Dan Burns, candidate for Monterey County Superintendent of Schools joins us along with our own Joe DeRuosi, Tiffany Harbrecht and Adam Joseph along with cohosts, culinary student, Rigo Ariola and automotive alum Elias Pineda.  Dan fills us in on his vision for the future of education in Monterey County. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwriting donat...

Terrific program this week with guests Mayor Dennis Donohue, Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce President, Colleen Bailey and Rancho Cielo Director of Development and Marketing Director, Tiffany Harbrecht join Michael Jacobi and co-host Jackie to talk about sister city Guanajuato Mexico. Also, a big announcement about a very special art exhibition coming in August... If you'd like to support Ranch...

Rancho Cielo’s Board of Director’s President, Pete Scudder joins Ranch Cast with student co-host Jose for a lively discussion on what makes The Ranch such a remarkable place. We chat about what a difference community leaders like Pete and their countless contributions make to help young people prepare for the future. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible unde...

Terrific program about supporting veterans and first responders. Joining us on Ranch Cast, a group of luminaries who every day endeavor to help those folks who help us on our worst days. Rick Allen and Lauren Monroe from Raven Drum Foundation share their extraordinary stories. Rick is, of course, the drummer for Def Leppard who tragically lost an arm in the eighties. Salinas Police Chief Carlos Ac...

Rancho Cielo’s Master Gardener, Julie Lorenzen joins my student co-host Angel and me for a lively conversation about our remarkable on campus garden. Also on show Aster Calloway, Beth Hamilton and Jacquie Ramos share their expertise and love of gardening. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwriting donation at ranchcast1@gmail.com

This week Ranch Cast features an interesting chat with the folks from Radio Bilingue in Salinas. Chuy Ramirez and Mike Nelson are in studio to talk about KHDC 90.9 FM. Our friend, Rancho Cielo’s Marketing Director Tiffany Harbrecht is on hand to share some of her own experiences in the business. Radio Bilingue is a marvelous learning center right in our own backyard. If you'd like to support Ranch...

Fun show with Jesus Espinoza from Deadend Magazine, Ty Brooks from our staff and co-hosts Juan and Angel. We talk about custom cars and Rancho Cielo’s unique educational programs. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwriting donation at ranchcast1@gmail.com

Ranch Cast is on the road this week at The Portola Hotel and Spa for a program from The 16th Annual Rancho Culinary Roundup. We are proud to present an extended show featuring students, luminaries and Roundup attendees to chat about this year’s extraordinary event.  If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwriting donation at ranchcast1@gmail.com

This week my student co-hosts Juan and Angel are joined by Jeff Hoefer, who teaches 3D printing, Luciano Rodriguez who runs Rancho Cielo’s bicycle program and Director Terry Poole for a lively discussion on just how special the after school classes are to our young people. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwriting donation at ranchcast1@gmail.com

Colleen Bailey President and CEO of The Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce joins us along with Elizabeth Jimenez Rancho Cielo’s Director of Development, Marketing Director Tiffany Harbrecht and my student co-hosts Andrew and Ruben for a lively discussion on what the chamber means to local business and what Rancho Cielo means to the community. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider ma...

Interesting program this week. A lively round table discussion with administrator Joe DeRuosi, Chef EJ, Marketing Director Tiffany Harbrecht and instructor Heather Foudy about food, education and core courses. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwriting donation at ranchcast1@gmail.com

Good show this week as Ranch Cast welcomes Ty Brooks, Welding Instructor here at Rancho Cielo. I am joined by my student co-host Joseph and Rancho Marketing Director Tiffany Harbrecht for a fascinating hour of how things come together on campus and beyond. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwriting donation at ranchcast1@gmail.com

A very tasty program indeed as we talk about the 16th annual Rancho Cielo Culinary Round Up. Our guests include Janine Chicourrat from The Portola Hotel and Spa, Wanda Straw General Manager of The Drummond Culinary Academy, Rancho Marketing Director Tiffany Harbrecht and Rancho student Efrain Villa Valdez. Join us for a special show about a very special evening. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast...

The second hour of our special holiday podcast features visits from Chef EJ from our Drummond Culinary Academy along with Master Gardener, Julie Lorenzen and Ag Manager Matt Marshall. Bicycle King, Luciano peddles by to talk about our After School Program. As always, Rancho students join us with their insights and shared memories. If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-d...