{"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":1382,"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":"2026-07-23T14:20:24.117506+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fresno-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574747"},"episode":{"title":"Family Raft Rescue on Merced River | Fresno News","slug":"family-raft-rescue-on-merced-river-fresno-news","published_at":"2026-07-11T04:52:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fresno-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574747/family-raft-rescue-on-merced-river-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/140c831aed0f9c1e","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/29539db6-6fc9-425a-bd78-e6e516a2ef22.mp3","summary":"A family raft trip on the Merced River turned dangerous when the vessel snagged on an unseen hazard, putting two kids—including one with paralysis—at serious risk. Thankfully, Merced County Sheriff’s deputies arrived swiftly, using their Sable 5 helicopter to airlift everyone safely back to Henderson Park for immediate medical care. Officials are now urging everyone to prioritize water safety: always wear life jackets, avoid strong currents, stay alert for hidden dangers like rocks or trees, never mix alcohol or drugs with boating, and never go out alone—especially with kids. Smart planning and caution can prevent tragedies like this. 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/140c831aed0f9c1e","meta_description":"A family raft trip on the Merced River turned dangerous when the vessel snagged on an unseen hazard, putting two kids—including one with paralysis—at seri…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":81,"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/family-raft-rescue-on-merced-river-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/family-raft-rescue-on-merced-river-fresno-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}