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 […]
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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 […]
Holiday Cheer at Rancho Cielo with Style and Deliciousness
We all know that feeling: the final school day before winter break. Everyone has ants in their pants, and the minutes move like hours; most teachers put on movies instead […]
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 […]
Top 10 2024 Jazz at the Ranch Memories (in no particular order)
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
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. […]
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2024 Winter Newsletter
When students returned in the fall, they immediately engaged in our ninth annual Veggie Box & BBQ Fundraiser, the most successful yet. Then, our DCA students helped deliver the biggest Taste of Markon dovetailed by our second Jazz at the Ranch, headlined by Los Lobos (pictured).
