This week Ranch Cast welcomes the folks from the Carmel Youth Center. Executive Director Kelly Schmidt and Teen Program Coordinator Katie Bruzzone join our own Tiffany Harbrecht and student cohost Javier.

We chat about The Center’s history, what they offer, plus their tri-tip box lunch fundraiser coming up on Saturday October 10 at Rancho.

A marvelous organization which, like Rancho Cielo, goes the extra mile for young people.

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Terrific first show of the academic year talking about the After School Program.

Joining me are student cohosts Jose Mendoza and Javier, Rancho’s Director of Student Services Dawn Allen along with John Muir Charter Schools Deputy Director Mirel Mejia and Head of Marketing Tiffany Harbrecht for a spirited discussion on what Rancho Cielo means to staff and young people.

Really a wonderful program.

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This week we welcome “Showbiz” morning legend from KDON. What a terrific fellow. Our student cohosts Reuben and Jose had a great time chatting music and radio with him.

Our own Tiffany Harbrecht reminisced about her days in the media and yours truly shared some old broadcast stories. Big thank you to Joe DeRuosi and Terry Poole for putting this interview together.

And of course, a huge thank you to “Showbiz” for taking the time to share his wisdom and his story with our students.

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A discussion about one of the peninsula’s great tradition, The Monterey Jazz Festival with Managing Director Bobbie Young.

Bobbie fills us in on this year's highlights along with their remarkable commitment to local nonprofits.

Also joining us, Claire Kim-Shin of The Festival, Rancho’s own Tiffany Harbrecht and Mary Jacobi from Raven Drum Foundation.

Special folks…special event.

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An interesting program on this century old nonprofit which is so very valuable to our community.

Jose Moran and Isiah Nickerson join us along with our student cohosts Jose and Reuben for spirited discussion on healthy options for young people on The Monterey Peninsula.

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Terrific program this week as Wanda Straw, General Manager of The Drummond Culinary Academy joins us to talk about her fascinating past and Rancho Cielo’s bright future.

Culinary student, Tony Campos gives a peek at what a difference DCA has made in his life.

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A fun, informative program from the Native Plant Boot Camp held at Ranch Cielo earlier this summer.

Rancho’s own, Master Gardener Julie Lorenzen is joined by other Master Gardeners and several hundred green thumbers for a spirited conversation on how to start and maintain your plants on The Peninsula.

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Interesting program from Rancho Cielo’s Classic Car Education Day.

We welcome Board Member and good friend of Rancho, Bill Hayward who shares the fascinating backstory on his 1934 Rolls Royce Phantom II.

We also chat with faculty, local celebrities and industry leaders in classic car restoration.

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