This week we talk mental health with Jessica Montero, Case Worker at Rancho Cielo, Vickie Avila, AMFT and Robert Martinez from Harmony At Home.

Our student cohosts Reuben and Jose share their experiences at Rancho and ask questions of our guests.

Good program.

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We’re talking cars this week with some of the folks who teach our students so very well. Rancho Cielo instructors Marcus Evans and Ty Brooks join our Communications Officer Adam Joseph and car enthusiast and local grower, Greg Lazzerini for an in-depth discussion on automotive restoration.

From Rancho classes to the Concours d’Elegance and all the stops in between, if you love cars you’ll enjoy the program.

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An interesting and fun program featuring the folks from Hope, Horses & Kids.

Lori Tuttle and Christy Petit join our student cohosts along with Tiffany Harbrecht for a spirited discussion on how working with animals can make such a difference to a young person.

We also announce a very special fundraiser coming Saturday May 23.

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An important program this week as my student cohosts Ruben and Javier along with Adam Joseph and myself welcome Keala Hudgins from Valley Health Associates for a frank discussion on addiction and treatment. Well worth a listen.

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Dan Burns, candidate for Monterey County Superintendent of Schools joins us along with our own Joe DeRuosi, Tiffany Harbrecht and Adam Joseph along with cohosts, culinary student, Rigo Ariola and automotive alum Elias Pineda.

Dan fills us in on his vision for the future of education in Monterey County.

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Terrific program this week with guests Mayor Dennis Donohue, Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce President, Colleen Bailey and Rancho Cielo Director of Development and Marketing Director, Tiffany Harbrecht join Michael Jacobi and co-host Jackie to talk about sister city Guanajuato Mexico.

Also, a big announcement about a very special art exhibition coming in August...

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Rancho Cielo’s Board of Director’s President, Pete Scudder joins Ranch Cast with student co-host Jose for a lively discussion on what makes The Ranch such a remarkable place.

We chat about what a difference community leaders like Pete and their countless contributions make to help young people prepare for the future.

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Terrific program about supporting veterans and first responders. Joining us on Ranch Cast, a group of luminaries who every day endeavor to help those folks who help us on our worst days.

Rick Allen and Lauren Monroe from Raven Drum Foundation share their extraordinary stories. Rick is, of course, the drummer for Def Leppard who tragically lost an arm in the eighties.

Salinas Police Chief Carlos Acosta and Fire Chief Samuel Klemek fill us in on the remarkable work which the city is doing to help victims of trauma.

My student co-host, Reuben contributes a different generational perspective.

This is a very important program. We hope you enjoy it.

If you'd like to support Ranch Cast, please consider making a tax-deductible underwriting donation at ranchcast1@gmail.com