Wine lovers, world travelers, and die-hard 49ers fans, Ricardo and Lynn embody a generosity of spirit that fills every room. Along with their golden retrievers, Vito and Carmella, they keep their San Carlos and Tahoe homes as full of friends and laughter as their glasses are of chardonnay!

A devoted fan of lighthouses, islands, and grand adventures, Darnell is making the most of retirement by splitting his time between Puerto Rico, Sacramento, and wherever curiosity leads. A favorite highlight: a father-daughter trip to the World Series in 2013. Next up: He and Nell take on the 2026 World Cup!

Born and raised in the Bay Area, Sharon brings endless curiosity, laughter, and radiant soul—literally. Equal parts classic and avant-garde, she’s as likely to chase a live R&B show as she is to explore something entirely new. She finds joy in learning about people, collecting stories, and discovering the unexpected.

Happily retired in El Dorado Hills, Mary and Bill are the definition of “cool grandparents.” She consults with organizations to help them lead better while he plays bass in a reggae band and logs serious cycling miles. Together, they’re expert grandparents and world-class supporters.

Adam’s younger brother Alex and his partner Dalia live in Los Angeles with Adam’s “nephew” Quincy—a golden retriever roughly the size of a small bear. When they’re not out hiking California’s trails, Alex is crafting cocktails or piloting helicopters, while Dalia brings her city-planning expertise to her philanthropic work, helping communities thrive.

Jennifer met AJ in grad school in New York City, where friendship quickly grew into sisterhood—and later, family, when Jennifer married Edgar. Together they run a music entertainment business in New Jersey, share an undying (and occasionally loud) love for the New England Patriots, and keep creating joy on and off the dance floor!

Adam’s partner-in-crime since kindergarten, Rowan now runs restaurants in Woodside and San Francisco, raises three small humans (including twin boys), and still finds time for spontaneous nudity (including one legendary post–bar-exam greeting). He’s married to the ever-patient Aubrie.

Adrienne’s right-hand woman since 2017, Chisa has done it all—from caring for Adam’s grandmother Baba to surviving attacks from Adrienne’s "son" Maverick. Fluent in Japanese, fueled by crystals, and forever changing her hair color, Chisa is truly one of a kind.

Power couple alert: Monica runs major entertainment productions and turns AmEx points into art forms. John serves the City of Los Angeles with the same calm efficiency that balances Monica’s creative whirlwind. When they’re not doting on their pets, they’re proving that together they’re unstoppable!

A Berkeley native who met Adam in college, Gabe is a graphic designer who also runs a preschool in Colorado with his wife (Cassie) while raising two clever boys (one of them Adam’s godson). Although the skateboard and snowboard connoisseur is always on the go, Gabe still makes time to regularly send Adam deeply questionable memes.

Proof that good friendships can start in bars, Jen and Chris are Sacramento nurses, wine lovers, and proud parents to a little Italophile. Equal parts hot couple and gracious hosts, they’re known for their incredible Christmas Feast of the Seven Fishes and for being as warm and thoughtful as they are great company.