Best of People & Philanthropy 2025
Congratulations to the winners of Ranch & Coast’s Best of People & Personalities 2025
TV Personality
Kimberly Hunt, KGTV 10News
Raoul Martinez, FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News
Radio Personality
Jagger & Kristi, Magic 92.5
Dave Stall, KUSI TV & KCBQ AM 1170
Athlete
Yu Darvish, San Diego Padres
Fernando Tatis, San Diego Padres
Executive Chef
Jason Knibb, Nine-Ten
Brandon Sloan, Pendry San Diego
Restaurateur
Busalacchi Restaurant Group
Deckman’s Restaurant Group
Celebrated for his Michelin-starred Valle de Guadalupe restaurants, Deckman’s en El Mogor and Conchas de Piedra, that emphasize sustainable, open-flame cooking, Drew Deckman and his wife, Paulina, found San Diegans rejoicing when they established their culinary presence stateside with the 2024 opening of 31ThirtyOne in North Park. That debut was soon followed by Deckman’s at the Draft in Petco Park, and there is talk of an additional venture on the horizon, marking another step in the exciting ongoing expansion of Deckman’s Restaurant Group.
Maître D’
Marko Dedic, Mille Fleurs
Hadrien Paquet, Bistro du Marché
Sommelier
Chris Russo, Nine-Ten
Daniel Cools, Juniper & Ivy
Bartender
Giovanni Pinuelas, The Witherby
Nick Hirsch, RMD Group
Philanthropist
Darlene Shiley
Dorothea Laub
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Editors’ Pick, The GOAT of Skateboarding: Tony Hawk
San Diego native Tony Hawk, the legendary skateboarder, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, turned pro at just 14 years old, was crowned vertical skating’s world champion 12 years in a row, and landed the first 900 at the X Games. He co-founded Birdhouse Skateboards and Hawk Clothing, launched the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video game franchise (one of the most popular game franchises in history), and continues to perform worldwide (as photographed here at his skate ramp in Vista in April 2025). The Tony Hawk Foundation has awarded more than $13 million in grants to 660+ skateparks, making him an enduring icon in action sports and youth advocacy.
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