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A fun and imaginative soirée awaited guests at the K9 Soirée, “Moonlight Masquerade: A Night in Venice” to benefit San Diego Police Foundation. Honorary Chairs Barbie and Dan Spinazzola welcomed guests to an outdoor reception as Venetian-infused music filled the air. Among those in attendance were Katherine Faulconer, Thomas Kinn, Eddie Hice, Dave Nisleit, Kathryn Vaughn, Kristi Pieper, and Laura Applegate, who joined community leaders and supporters in celebrating the brave K9 Officers and their courageous four-legged partners. Guests also enjoyed conversations with Chief of Police Dave Nisleit, his Assistant Chiefs, and the K9 Officers while hearing inspirational stories of service and heroism.
Highlights from Moonlight Masquerade: A Night in Venice’ K9 Soirée
Alphonso and Michelle BryantAsst Chief Paul Connelly and Councilman Chris CateAsst Chief Rudy Tai and Asst Chief Terence CharlotAva and Dena CrudenBarbie and Dan SpinazzolaBob and Maggie WatkinsCorey Crosser and Nicole CaponeDetective Melinda Wilson and Jared WilsonDon and Kathryn Vaughn with Lynne and Steve WheelerEddie Hice and Vanessa PinedaErica Lind Ram Yamir Ram and Margalit RamEric and Amy FaucettEric and Amy Faucett Chief Dave Nisleit and Darlene NisleitGregory Mullendore Anthony Napoli Sheryl and Ali GangiJessica and Vilen VlasovJim Buchanan Laura Applegate Dee and Jon AmmonJulie and Bob Novak with Kristi PieperKaren Montgomery and David SpinazzolaKatherine Faulconer Barbie Spinazzola and Dena CrudenLauren Phinney and Brian McdonellLt Chris Tivaninn and Ana CelisMaria Schwartz Karyn Cerulli and Peter SchwartzMaureen and Gary SageMichelle and Alphonso Bryant Jessica and Vilen Vlasov Martha and Jason SmithSergeant Jake Resch Police Officer Dani Resch with Officer Chuck MarciniakSharon Daley and Pamela Brown
Esteban Villanueva was born in Washington D.C. and raised in La Jolla. He attended both Francis Parker and The Bishop’s School locally before going to Dartmouth College where he received his B.S. in Biology and Pepperdine School of Law where he received his J.D. focusing Entertainment Law. He worked in the Latin music industry where his projects went on to win 14 Grammy Awards for artists including Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana. After starting GB Magazine with Danitza Villanueva in 2007, he has gone on to win awards and recognition from the community for his support of helping raise millions of dollars for non-profit organizations. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Air & Space Museum and resides in East County in San Diego where he and his wife Danitza run DAESVI Publishing, home to GB Magazine, among several other publications.
