Local Families

Eyes on the World

It was New Year’s Eve in Brazil, and Paula dove into the river at a beach resort to bless herself for the coming year, as is …
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The DeGrandmont Family Laughs and Loves in Carmel Mountain

AJ DeGrandmont grew up in California and graduated from Mt. Carmel High, but wanted a change as an adult and …
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Meet the Bradvicas

When Matt and Kristin Bradvica moved to Carmel Mountain Ranch in 1999, they were looking for an area that had a true sense of community. “Carmel Mountain …
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Perfect Fit

Corey and Kia Birdsong thought about telling 92128 they met in college while studying at the library. But then they came clean – really it was a fraternity …
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San Diego Sweethearts

Renee and Brandon Christensen have deep roots in Southern California and are 2nd and 3rd generation San Diego natives. They have loved San Diego all their lives …
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92128’s Easygoing Community Keeps the Francis Family Healthy and Happy

Cindy and Tracy Francis were seeking a laid-back culture and family-focused community in the late ‘90s when they found themselves …
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The Perfect Melody

Cheri and Al Shanmugam have quite the high school reunion story. The two Ralston, NE natives were classmates all through middle and high school, and then lost …
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FAMILY FIRST Local Family Loves Living in Rancho Bernardo

Friends and family often refer to the McLeans as Mr. and Mrs. RB because of their involvement in the community. Brian …
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Improving Their World

The goal for parents is to instill a drive to succeed in their children, and a sense of doing what is right. Anatoly and Nelly Bulkin, Russian …
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Raising the Bar

The Zeilers love to walk, but maybe that’s an understatement. Perhaps you’ve seen them charging up Battle Mountain in Rancho Bernardo. “We love that climb and the …
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