Gary Daigneault has been a broadcast journalist for 45 years with awards and citations from the Associated Press, National Association of Broadcasters, Radio-Television News Association, Radio Inc. Magazine, five “Golden Mic” and four “Mark Twain” awards.…

Yucca Valley Mayor and Town Manager on “Up Close Show” Friday, 4/28

The Town of Yucca Valley is seeing big changes with new businesses, a multi-million dollar aquatic center and significant  progress on wastewater treatment. Join Town Mayor Rick Dennison and Town Manager Curtis Yakimow on the Z107.7 "Up Close" show with Gary Daigneault this Friday at 10:00am. Call-in live and listen to get the latest information on ongoing projects, services, and future plans. The Z107.7 "Up Close Show" live on the air streaming, and a podcast Friday mornings…

29 Palms ahead of conservation curve when it comes to saving water

On Friday’s (April 21) Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault spoke with Matt Schragge, the General Manager of the Twentynine Palms Water District. Schragge explained that Twentynine Palms, and the Hi-Desert in general, have long been considerate of their water usage, and that the water use numbers locally are trending toward conservation. Schragge: "So from last year’s production numbers, I looked at this prior to coming in, we’re 60 million gallons less from last year. From 2013, we’re 61…

“Up Close Show” explores the history and future of 29 Palms Water District on Friday, Apr. 21

In 1938 the Twentynine Palms Water District and it’s forebears were the only public agencies in the Morongo Basin. Over the ensuing 85 years the district has grown to keep the supply of fresh water coming to the growing East end. General Manager Matt Shragge will be the guest on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show with Gary Daigneault this Friday. Tune in at 10:00 am as Shragge gives the fascinating history, outlines modern improvements and looks forward to a bright future for the agency and it’s…

29 Palms Sewer Update: TPCC plans for no resident to pay for initial hook-up

Listen here: The City of Twentynine Palm’s Sewer System is still in early stages. The city says that the planned infrastructure is necessary for the growing area, not only for downtown businesses but residential areas that will rely on a healthy water table as the population grows. Like most of the Morongo Basin, Twentynine Palms relies on private septic tanks for sewage treatment. Both the city and the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center have plans to modernize their wastewater treatment with…

“What if I spot a tortoise?” and the rule of thumb when viewing wildlife in JTNP

It keeps threatening to warm up here in the the hi desert, which means our one of our oldest resident species starts coming out their shells- metaphorically. The Mojave Desert Tortoise will become more active when its warmer, especially as flowers start to open up on native weeds, cacti and other down-low food sources. Z107.7 Publisher Gary Daigneault spoke with Joshua Tree National Park Ranger Sasha Travaglio last week about springtime in the park, and in this instance  - what to do if you see…

DA PIO Officer Jacqueline Rodriguez discusses fentanyl epidemic on “Up Close Show” tomorrow

Fentanyl is a highly potent synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. Since 2018, fentanyl has been responsible for most drug overdose deaths in the United States, over 71,238 deaths in 2021. The County District Attorney’s office is using a unique legal strategy to charge a dealer who sells fentanyl resulting in an overdose death with murder. DA Public Information Officer Jacqueline Rodriguez will outline that strategy and more on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show with Gary…

Z107.7 recognized for radio excellence at 73rd Golden Mic Awards

Morongo Basin Radio Station Z107.7 was recognized for excellence in radio news at the 73rd annual Golden Mikes awards held Saturday night in Hollywood. The Golden Mike Award is a broadcast journalism award presented by the Radio and Television News Association. What sets the Golden Mikes apart are high standards for excellence, to quote the website, “If the judges decide that no entry in a category meets the 'Standard of Excellence,' then no award is given in that category.... As a…

Artist Elena Yu on “Up Close Show” Friday, Mar. 17

Interdisciplinary artist, Arts organizer, performer, and innovator Elena Yu of Joshua Tree will be the guest on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show with Gary Daigneault this Friday (3/17). From her involvement with Hi-Desert Test Sites, to artist residencies and organizing, Yu has had a remarkable effect on the arts in our Hi-Desert. Yu will highlight her involvement and plans at 10:00am Friday - you can listen live or as a podcast.