Join our community of SUBSCRIBERS and be part of the conversation.
To subscribe, simply enter your email address on our website or click the subscribe button below. Don't worry, we respect your privacy and won't spam your inbox. Your information is safe with us.
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. Among those attending the event were Stephanie Maciel, Sara Napoli, Arlene Esgate, Carol Dedrich, Julie Novak, Kristi Pieper, Todd Lane, Vicki Eddy, Captain Tammy Clendenen, Elena Cobb, Kristy Kelsch, Captain Anthony Dupree, and Shannon Jennett.
Gallery of The Cop Hop: San Diego Police Foundation Annual Soirée 2025
Arlene Esgate and Jeremiah DoranCaptain Tammy Clendenen and Commander Irwin ManansalaCarol Dedrich Emily Rex and Debra PattersonChris and Vicki EddyDavid Rex and Anthony NapoliDetective Natalie Hone and Canine Lyle HopeEmily Rex and Randi KolenderEric and Alison Figi with Rebecca and Charles HartfordHanna Rosenqvist and Allan SaltzJulia Salman and Michael WarnickJulie Novak and Jaqueline DenysiakKelley Towers and Tami McclennyKyra Seay Officer Matthew Cobb Todd Lane Will Rivera and Mike HollisterLou Scanlon and Kristi PieperOfficer Amber Banning Canine Phoebe Zorra and Commander Adam SharkiOfficer Matthew Cobb and Elena CobbPolice Commander Matt Novak and Assistant Chief Daniel GrubbsRachel Grimsley and Kristy KelschSergeant Patrick Harvey Sara Napoli and Chief of Police Scott WahlShannon Jennett and Nicholas KowalskiStephanie Maciel and Officer Miguel GonzalezTK and Ellen BrysonTonya Mantooth and Heather Salter
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.
