Hello, Californians!
It has been an eventful week so far. From tributes continuing across Hollywood and the Golden State in remembrance of the iconic Dolly Parton to the Los Angeles area getting ready for Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival, there’s a lot happening across California.
Here are a few videos and news stories you may have missed on TODAY Californian socials this week.
Newport Beach officer saves five dogs trapped in hot car
A Newport Beach animal control officer rescued five dogs trapped inside a hot car after the animals began showing signs of distress.
Behind the scenes at the first-ever Long Beach Film Festival
Video Producer Denis Akbari recently attended a behind-the-scenes preview of the Long Beach Film Festival to learn more about the event ahead of its debut on Aug. 29 and 30. She also got to interview filmmaker and actor D.J. Hale about his movie ‘Rescued.’
Tips if you are going to Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival
Are you attending the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival in Irvine on Saturday? If so, here are some tips and everything you need to know before you go from our friend Ema Sasic at The Desert Sun.
Dolly Parton leaves a lasting California legacy after death
Lastly, we remember the amazing Dolly Parton. Even though she didn’t live in California, she definitely left her mark on the Golden State. Here are some of the ways her impact can still be felt across California…