{"podcast":{"title":"Fresno News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"fresno-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574747","podcast_index_feed_id":7574747,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-fresno-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-fresno-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":2000,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Fresno News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Fresno—from local news and business to agriculture, culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Fresno News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-07T12:22:48.996900+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fresno-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574747"},"episode":{"title":"Applegate Zoo Reopens with New Kittens | Fresno News","slug":"applegate-zoo-reopens-with-new-kittens-fresno-news","published_at":"2026-07-25T02:16:19+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fresno-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574747/applegate-zoo-reopens-with-new-kittens-fresno-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fresno-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574747","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/8bcb125f1d9c3d40","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/5eb7fd3b-605a-4004-93a1-4563351b4b44.mp3","summary":"The Merced Applegate Zoo has reopened after a major renovation, featuring brand-new walkways and two adorable bobcat kittens, Bobbie and Boomer, joining resident mascot Rufus — who’s also UC Merced’s official campus symbol. The university contributed $20,000 to the upgrades and praised the zoo’s mission of conservation and resilience, highlighting its role as a rescue sanctuary that gives animals a second chance. For locals, it’s more than just a zoo — it’s a community symbol of care, history, and hope, continuing its legacy as a unique, heartwarming refuge right in the heart of Merced. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8bcb125f1d9c3d40","meta_description":"The Merced Applegate Zoo has reopened after a major renovation, featuring brand-new walkways and two adorable bobcat kittens, Bobbie and Boomer, joining r…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":89,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fresno-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574747/episodes/applegate-zoo-reopens-with-new-kittens-fresno-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fresno-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574747/applegate-zoo-reopens-with-new-kittens-fresno-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}