{"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":"Larry Torrez Faces Court Over Knife Threat to Fresno Official | Fresno News","slug":"larry-torrez-faces-court-over-knife-threat-to-fresno-official-fresno-news","published_at":"2026-07-17T06:18:49+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fresno-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574747/larry-torrez-faces-court-over-knife-threat-to-fresno-official-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/f62cea4ef70b9c32","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/bc513ff1-0f16-435e-b8cc-bb6f54fa8adc.mp3","summary":"A Fresno man named Larry Torrez is set to face court today after allegedly storming into City Attorney Andrew Janz’s backyard with a knife, banging on the door—leading to his arrest. Charged with trespassing, attempted burglary, and threatening a public official, the incident has reignited concerns over safety for elected officials. It’s not the first time: in 2017, Supervisor Luis Chavez endured two break-ins, allegedly by someone targeting him for his public status and perceived wealth. With online misinformation fueling threats and a national rise in violent rhetoric against public figures, officials warn that such actions carry serious consequences. This hearing is a pivotal moment in a growing national conversation about protecting those who serve. 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/f62cea4ef70b9c32","meta_description":"A Fresno man named Larry Torrez is set to face court today after allegedly storming into City Attorney Andrew Janz’s backyard with a knife, banging on the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":84,"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/larry-torrez-faces-court-over-knife-threat-to-fresno-official-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/larry-torrez-faces-court-over-knife-threat-to-fresno-official-fresno-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}