Rancho Cielo’s First RIDE Car Scholarships Awarded

On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Rancho Cielo (RC) proudly celebrated a historic milestone as three recent graduates—Isabel Patino, Anthony Trejo and Jesus “Chuy” Hernandez—became the first recipients of the RIDE […]

Celebrating 25 Years of Rancho Cielo

“Frustration.” That’s the word John Phillips uses to sum up what it felt like to send 18-year-old kids to prison for life during his 21 years as a Monterey County […]

Monterey County Gives!

Rancho Cielo provides a secure haven to empower 16–24-year-old underserved youth from Monterey County with the opportunity to earn a high school diploma alongside hands-on vocational training. Our goal is […]

Taste of Markon Approaches 10 Years, Continues to Evolve

Markon Cooperative, a leader in the fresh produce industry, has long been recognized for its dedication to providing high-quality, farm-to-table fruits and vegetables to food service operations across North America. […]

Alumni Spotlight: Kevin Orozco

After Kevin Orozco failed every class except one in his junior year at Alisal High School, he couldn’t envision graduating high school. Then, he heard about Rancho Cielo. “I knew […]