CEO/CO-PRESIDENT RADY CHILDREN’S HEALTH WHY: Serves as CEO of one of the nation’s largest pediatric healthcare systems, Rady Children’s Health, following the merger of the parent companies of CHOC and Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego. The health system includes three hospitals and more than 13K employees and 2.4K medical staff. Read More
EVP OLEN PROPERTIES CORP WHY: Runs real estate empire built by her father Igor Olenicoff. Newport Beach-based Olen Properties Corp. is one of OC’s largest privately held real estate firms, with a portfolio that now spans 8M square feet of office and flex space and 17K-plus residential units across California Read More
CO-FOUNDER/MANAGING PARTNER RAJ CAPITAL WHY: Joined family’s 50-year old swimwear business, working up to be CEO before selling to private equity. Coming off the sale, co-founded Revitate, a Newport Beach-based investment platform with brother, Alex, focused on real estate and sports investments. Along with family, Merage is co-owner of Sacramento Read More
SVP/CHIEF DIGITAL & CUSTOMER INNOVATION OFFICER HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN WHY: Head of digital strategy at health system since 2020. IN THE NEWS: Recipient of the Business Journal’s 2025 Innovator of the Year Award for transforming how patients access and experience care at Hoag. In addition to leading Hoag’s enterprise Read More
Huntington Beach Surf City Artisan Street Fair Saturday May 23 2026. Huntington Beach Surf City Artisan Street Fair is all Memorial Day Weekend thru Monday May 25 2026. Huntington Beach Surf City is a Family Friendly Event at Huntington Beach Pier. Latest Info on This Event is On Visit Huntington Read More
California Highway Patrol Maximum Enforcement Memorial Day Weekend Saturday May 23 2026. California Highway Patrol Maximum Enforcement Period Memorial Day Weekend 2026. Memorial Day is the traditional start to the summer travel season, and this weekend California’s roadways will likely be bustling with activity. To help ensure the safety of Read More
Dana Point Ocean Institute Whale and Marine Life Tour Saturday May 23 2026. The Ocean Institute is presenting Whale and Marine Life Tour on select dates in 2026. South OC Beaches has all the info for you to enjoy Whale and Marine Life Tour! Ocean Institute Whale and Marine Life Read More
The 66th Annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival continues Saturday May 23 2026 thru Monday May 25 2026. This Orange County Family Friendly Event is held on Memorial Day weekend. South OC Beaches has all the info for you to enjoy the Strawberry Festival! Strawberry Festival theme is Celebrating America’s 250th Read More
Dana Point Ocean Institute Tide Pool Hike Saturday May 23 2026. This is a Dana Point Family Friendly Event. Join the Ocean Institute for a Tide Pool Hike is led by one of their expert naturalists at 9:30am-11:30am. The hike will take you into the rocky Marine Conservation Area located Read More
San Clemente Cars and Coffee Saturday May 23 2026. San Clemente Cars & Coffee Saturday’s in 2026. San Clemente Cars and Coffee is a Rain or Shine Event. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Please, leave quietly, following speed laws. Most importantly: on Av Vista Hermosa and on the 5 freeway. South OC Cars Read More
