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The Cop Hop: San Diego Police Foundation Annual Soirée 2025

By Esteban Villanueva
Ken and Rina Nordholm with Captain Anthony Dupree
Ken and Rina Nordholm with Captain Anthony Dupree

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The San Diego Police Foundation hosted their Annual Soirée: The Cop Hop, hopping back in time for a spirited evening benefiting the men and women in blue, and beloved police dogs. Vintage cars and milkshake bouquets set the scene as guests mingled in the garden, many donning lettermen jackets and poodle skirts while catching up with old friends. Honorary Chairs Vicki and Chris Eddy were celebrated for their steadfast dedication to public safety and Chief Scott Wahl delivered a heartfelt address, expressing his deep gratitude for the community’s support.

Gallery of The Cop Hop: San Diego Police Foundation Annual Soirée 2025

Arlene Esgate and Jeremiah Doran
Arlene Esgate and Jeremiah Doran
Captain Tammy Clendenen and Commander Irwin Manansala
Captain Tammy Clendenen and Commander Irwin Manansala
Carol Dedrich Emily Rex and Debra Patterson
Carol Dedrich Emily Rex and Debra Patterson
Chris and Vicki Eddy
Chris and Vicki Eddy
David Rex and Anthony Napoli
David Rex and Anthony Napoli
Detective Natalie Hone and Canine Lyle Hope
Detective Natalie Hone and Canine Lyle Hope
Emily Rex and Randi Kolender
Emily Rex and Randi Kolender
Eric and Alison Figi with Rebecca and Charles Hartford
Eric and Alison Figi with Rebecca and Charles Hartford
Hanna Rosenqvist and Allan Saltz
Hanna Rosenqvist and Allan Saltz
Julia Salman and Michael Warnick
Julia Salman and Michael Warnick
Julie Novak and Jaqueline Denysiak
Julie Novak and Jaqueline Denysiak
Kelley Towers and Tami Mcclenny
Kelley Towers and Tami Mcclenny
Kyra Seay Officer Matthew Cobb Todd Lane Will Rivera and Mike Hollister
Kyra Seay Officer Matthew Cobb Todd Lane Will Rivera and Mike Hollister
Lou Scanlon and Kristi Pieper
Lou Scanlon and Kristi Pieper
Officer Amber Banning Canine Phoebe Zorra and Commander Adam Sharki
Officer Amber Banning Canine Phoebe Zorra and Commander Adam Sharki
Officer Matthew Cobb and Elena Cobb
Officer Matthew Cobb and Elena Cobb
Police Commander Matt Novak and Assistant Chief Daniel Grubbs
Police Commander Matt Novak and Assistant Chief Daniel Grubbs
Rachel Grimsley and Kristy Kelsch
Rachel Grimsley and Kristy Kelsch
Sergeant Patrick Harvey Sara Napoli and Chief of Police Scott Wahl
Sergeant Patrick Harvey Sara Napoli and Chief of Police Scott Wahl
Shannon Jennett and Nicholas Kowalski
Shannon Jennett and Nicholas Kowalski
Stephanie Maciel and Officer Miguel Gonzalez
Stephanie Maciel and Officer Miguel Gonzalez
TK and Ellen Bryson
TK and Ellen Bryson
Tonya Mantooth and Heather Salter
Tonya Mantooth and Heather Salter
Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva
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.

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