News | Rancho Cielo

Monterey County Gives!

Posted on November 18, 2024

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 […]

Top 10 2024 Jazz at the Ranch Memories (in no particular order)

Posted on October 22, 2024 | by Adam Joseph

Los Lobos reminded the audience to “get out and vote!” The East L.A. rockers seamlessly dropped into the midway point of Santana’s “Black Magic Woman,” which led them into “Oye […]

Taste of Markon Approaches 10 Years, Continues to Evolve

Posted on October 14, 2024 | by Adam Joseph

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

Posted on October 3, 2024 | by Adam Joseph

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 […]

Rancho Cielo celebrates its largest Veggie Box fundraiser

Posted on August 26, 2024 | by Adam Joseph

Last Friday, the smell of barbecue blanketed the air as our ninth annual Veggie Box & BBQ fundraiser came to a close. It was our most successful yet! By the […]

Rancho Cielo Nominated for 4 Best Of Monterey County Awards!

Posted on August 5, 2024 | by Adam Joseph

Rancho Cielo has been nominated in four Best Of Monterey County categories! This recognition further proves the hard work, dedication and impact we have had in our region. The nominations […]

Chef EJ Jimenez receives Produce Excellence in Foodservice award

Posted on July 25, 2024 | by Adam Joseph

Like Noma’s chef René Redzepi, Drummond Culinary Academy executive chef and instructor EJ Jimenez likes to start his weeks in the garden. But Jimenez isn’t searching for inspiration to craft […]

Rancho Cielo Celebrates its Largest Graduating Class

Posted on June 19, 2024 | by Adam Joseph

In a stirring celebration of resilience and achievement, John Muir Charter Schools (Rancho Cielo’s educational partner) CEO RJ Guess presided over the largest graduating class in Rancho Cielo history, honoring […]

Rancho Cielo’s Drummond Culinary Academy Class of 2024

Posted on June 11, 2024 | by Adam Joseph

The Friday, June 7 Drummond Culinary Academy graduation ceremony was packed with memorable moments. Speeches from DCA Founder Bert Cutino and Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig and scholarships and awards presented […]

Rancho Cielo Awarded $1.5 Million YouthBuild Grant

Posted on May 23, 2024 | by Adam Joseph

Rancho Cielo has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Office of Workforce Investment’s Division of Youth Services, administered through its YouthBuild program, which spans over 40 states and […]