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Best of People & Philanthropy 2024

Congratulations to the winners of Ranch & Coast’s Best of People & Personalities 2024

Best of People & Philanthropy 2023

Congratulations to the winners of Ranch & Coast’s Best of People & Personalities 2023

Best of People & Philanthropy 2022

Congratulations to the winners of Ranch & Coast's Best of People & Philanthropy 2022

Best of People & Philanthropy 2021

Congratulations to the winners of Ranch & Coast's Best of People & Philanthropy 2021

Best of Ranch & Coast 2020: People & Philanthropy

TV PersonalityWinners: Kimberly Hunt KGTV 10News & Elizabeth Alvarez KUSIFinalist: Jeff Zevely, CBS News KFMBFinalist: Kathleen Bade, Fox 5 San DiegoFinalist: Catherine Garcia, NBC San Diego Radio PersonalityWinners: Dave, Shelly, and Chainsaw 101.5 KGB & Jagger and Kristi Magic 92.5Finalist: Jesse Lozano, STAR 94.1Finalist: Chris Cantore AthleteWinners: Fernando Tatis Jr. San Diego Padres & Manny…

Best Of Ranch & Coast 2019: People & Philanthropy

The February 2019 signing of the Padres’ 300 million-dollar man took Friar fans’ excitement to stratospheric levels. A four-time All-Star and Gold Glove recipient twice over, Manny Machado’s star power captures the attention of the crowds while his team play earns him respect in the clubhouse. In an interview with Ranch & Coast, Machado’s teammate Greg Garcia referred to him as “arguably the best player in the world.” Fortunately for us, his ten-year deal means we could have nine more superlative seasons of #13 highlights to look forward to.

Best Of 2018: People & Philanthropy

Best Of 2018: People & Philanthropy Local TV Personality Raoul Martinez Fox 5 San Diego Kimberly Hunt ABC 10News Local Radio Personality John & Tammy KSON Geena the Latina Channel 93.3 Local Athlete Trevor Hoffman Meb Keflezighi Weather Person Chrissy Russo Fox 5 San Diego Dagmar Midcap NBC 7 San Diego Executive Chef Jeffrey Strauss…

Ranch & Coast Best Of 2017: People & Philanthropy

Ranch & Coast Best Of 2017: People & Philanthropy Posted on July 25, 2017 TV Personality Mark Mullen NBC 7 San Diego Sandra Maas KUSI Radio Personality Jeff Detrow Athlete Phil Mickelson Rob Machado Business Leader Jerry Sanders Steve Goldberg Weather Person Aloha Taylor Fox5 San Diego Dagmar Midcap NBC 7 San Diego Executive Chef…

San Diego’s Best 2016: Personalities + Philanthropy

San Diego’s Best 2016: Personalities + Philanthropy TV Personality Kimberly Hunt, 10News Barbara Lee Edwards, CBS News 8 Radio Personality Cantore & Woods, FM 94/9 Athlete & Local Well Known You’d Like to Lunch With Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers Weather Person Dagmar Midcap, NBC San Diego Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski, Kettner Exchange Restaurateur Brian…

2015 Best of Ranch & Coast: Personality + Philanthropy

Kimberly Hunt, KGTV TV Personality Emmy Award winning journalist Kimberly Hunt is easily our readers’ choice for Best TV Personality year after year. Hunt has interviewed sitting presidents and local celebrities along with delivering breaking news and investigative reporting. And she does her job with approachable wit and charm. Jeff & Jer, KYXY 96.5…

2014 Best Of San Diego: Personalities & Philanthropy

2014 Best Of San Diego: Personalities & Philanthropy There’s no question that San Diego is made up of incredible individuals who contribute to the vibrancy of America’s Finest City. Congrats to the 2014 winners in personalities & philanthropy. Loren Nancarrow TV Personality With a career that spanned more than 30 years, the Fox News weatherman…

Best Of San Diego 2012: People

Best Of San Diego 2012: People People On The Pulse When celebrating the best of San Diego, let us also tip our hats to the people who speak to us on the nightly news and over the airwaves, as well as leaders in business, philanthropy, the nonprofit world, and other sectors essential to San Diego…

Best Of 2010 People

Best Of 2010 People Best TV Personality: Kimberly Hunt Kimberly Hunt, currently on 10News, has been a nightly news anchor in San Diego since 1987, and her excellence in broadcast journalism has earned her two Emmy Awards, the Attorney General’s Crime Prevention Award, and more. Equally as impressive is her dedication to community causes. She…

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