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 cohost, Reuben contributes a different generational perspective.

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

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Rancho Cielo’s Master Gardener, Julie Lorenzen joins my student cohost Angel and me for a lively conversation about our remarkable on campus garden. Also on show Aster Calloway, Beth Hamilton and Jacquie Ramos share their expertise and love of gardening.

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This week Ranch Cast features an interesting chat with the folks from Radio Bilingue in Salinas. Chuy Ramirez and Mike Nelson are in studio to talk about KHDC 90.9 FM.

Our friend, Rancho Cielo’s Marketing Director Tiffany Harbrecht is on hand to share some of her own experiences in the business. Radio Bilingue is a marvelous learning center right in our own backyard.

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