{"podcast":{"title":"Los Angeles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113","podcast_index_feed_id":7458113,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-los-angeles-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/cover/dce2f6a7-6295-42f0-9d04-21dbdce5a096.jpeg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1626,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Los Angeles News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Los Angeles—from local news and business to entertainment, sports, and culture. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes in one of the world’s most influential cities. 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. Los Angeles News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across LA. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T22:19:31.018392+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113"},"episode":{"title":"Billy Gene Mills: Trailblazer for LA | Los Angeles News","slug":"billy-gene-mills-trailblazer-for-la-los-angeles-news","published_at":"2026-07-05T21:50:59+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113/billy-gene-mills-trailblazer-for-la-los-angeles-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f57b8f4c-2771-40bd-86a9-dfbc7c52d5b6.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f57b8f4c-2771-40bd-86a9-dfbc7c52d5b6.mp3","summary":"Billy Gene Mills, a trailblazing civil rights lawyer and the first Black man elected to the L.A. City Council in 1963, passed away at 96, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking service. A pioneering UCLA Law graduate in 1954, he used his legal expertise to fight for justice and helped rebuild South L.A. after the Watts Riots, bringing long-overdue infrastructure like paved alleys and streetlights. Later, appointed by Governor Reagan to the Los Angeles Superior Court, he continued his lifelong commitment to equity. His impact paved the way for generations, and his family—five children, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren—honors his enduring legacy. 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/a83dbaff348bd621","meta_description":"Billy Gene Mills, a trailblazing civil rights lawyer and the first Black man elected to the L.A. City Council in 1963, passed away at 96, leaving behind a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":85,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113/episodes/billy-gene-mills-trailblazer-for-la-los-angeles-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113/billy-gene-mills-trailblazer-for-la-los-angeles-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}