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 […]
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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. […]
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 […]
Rancho Cielo celebrates its largest Veggie Box fundraiser
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!
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
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
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 […]
