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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Salinas Police Chief Carlos Acosta and Fire Chief Samuel Klemek join us for the hour for a discussion on career opportunities.

Sargent Zak Dunagan, Assistant Fire Chief Dave Furey and Rancho Cielo’s Tiffany Harbrecht round out the panel.

Good program…great folks.

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On this week’s program, we talk about one of the great traditions on the Monterey Peninsula as we preview Car Week.

Our panel includes Nile Estep, Roman Barns and George Anderson from Concours for a Cause along with car enthusiasts Greg Lazzerini and Deadend magazine owner Jesus Espinoza.

Ranch Cielo’s own Ty Brooks and Tiffany Harbrecht share why the event is so special to us.

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One of my favorite interviews with the legendary pilot Sean Tucker.

He’s been there, flown that and continues to make a profound difference in so many young lives.

A great friend of Rancho Cielo, Sean is joined by his good friend Rancho CEO Chris Devers, Tiffany Harbrecht and producer Mary Jacobi.

An absolutely joyous hour of inspiration and hope. Along with some terrific stories of life in the clouds.

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Good show this week with an exciting announcement.

We welcome the folks who are bringing a world of art to Salinas this summer.

Mayor Dennis Donohue, Colleen Bailey President and CEO of the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce, Producer Romain Greco, Arts Commissioner J.C. Gonzalez and student cohost Jose Mendoza join me to talk about a very special exhibition.

“ALEBRIJES & NAHUALES” is a remarkable collection of small works and larger than life sculptures from Guanajuato Mexico artists beginning July 31 through September.

For more information on this wonderful free event go to www.salinaschamber.com/alebrijes-y-nahuales and www.fantasticanimalsfrommexico.com

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This week we feature a program from Ranch Cielo’s graduation ceremony.

What a special evening as ninety three students said farewell to The Ranch and hello to their future.

We chat with faculty, students, parents and guests.

Congratulations to all.

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