{"podcast":{"title":"Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"venice-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561931","podcast_index_feed_id":7561931,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/venice-beach-news-today.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/venice-beach-news-today.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":935,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Venice Beach News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Venice Beach with fast, focused updates on local news, community stories, public safety, business, weather, and the culture shaping the area. From boardwalk activity to neighborhood developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Venice Beach. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the community—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Venice Beach News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T12:21:04.122315+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/venice-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561931"},"episode":{"title":"Santa Monica’s Safety, Transit, and Rent Vote | Venice Beach News","slug":"santa-monica-s-safety-transit-and-rent-vote-venice-beach-news","published_at":"2026-07-21T08:07:21+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/venice-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561931/santa-monica-s-safety-transit-and-rent-vote-venice-beach-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/venice-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561931","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/4e897afe1a3ac593","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f4216c64-104b-4215-bd91-d559c2b94706.mp3","summary":"A deadly shooting erupted near the Santa Monica Pier early Tuesday, sparking a citywide search for answers as police hunt for suspects. Meanwhile, voters will decide on major rent control measures in November that could reshape tenant-landlord dynamics. On a brighter note, Santa Monica’s transit system thrived during the World Cup, boosting bus, bike, and scooter use — a promising preview for LA’s 2028 Olympics. The city is also deploying smart cameras to enforce bike lane rules, with $93 fines for violators after grace periods, aiming to boost safety and cycling adoption — while also testing tech to manage crowds and streamline transit payments. 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/4e897afe1a3ac593","meta_description":"A deadly shooting erupted near the Santa Monica Pier early Tuesday, sparking a citywide search for answers as police hunt for suspects. Meanwhile, voters…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":92,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/venice-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561931/episodes/santa-monica-s-safety-transit-and-rent-vote-venice-beach-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/venice-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561931/santa-monica-s-safety-transit-and-rent-vote-venice-beach-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}