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.…

District 2 candidates talk about the infrastructure that Twentynine Palms needs

What specific infrastructure does the City of Twentynine Palms need to have in place? That was the question posed to City Council Candidates on last Friday's Z107.7 Up Close Show. Each of the three candidates running for Twentynine Palms City Council Division 2, Jim Krushat, April Ramirez, and Paul Razo, are each running to represent a district that was hit hard by recent floods. Daigneault initially asked each candidate about their top three priorities for the City if elected, and they all…

Does Twentynine Palms need a sewer? District 2 City Council Candidates respond

Does the City of Twentynine Palms need a sewer system? That was the question posed to City Council Candidates on Friday's Z107.7 Up Close Show, one day before the City spread word of a flood advisory on social media that took effect Saturday. Each of the three candidates running for Twentynine Palms City Council District 2 -Jim Krushat, April Ramirez, and Paul Razo, are each running to represent a district that has strong opinions about the need or lack of need for a city-wide sewer system.…

Twentynine Palm City Council Candidate live forum dates

Z107.7 will present two Twentynine Palms City council forums live on the air and podcast at z1077fm.com. The first will be Friday September 6, 2024 from 10-11am. It will feature the three candidates for Division two, Jim Krushat, April Ramirez, and Paul Razo. The second, for Division one, will be October 11, 2024 from 10-11am with incumbent Steve Bilderain and Challenger Carrie Williams.  The public is invited to submit questions they would like to ask to [email protected].  All questions must…

So. Cal Edison on “Up Close Show” Friday. What do you want to ask the public utility?

With the recent high temperatures, we are all experiencing higher costs for power while still trying to make ends meet. On the Z107.7 “Up Close” show this Friday (8/16) Jeffery Monford with Southern California Edison will talk about their “Time of Use” rate plans, ways to save money conserving energy and available demand response programs. Join Monford and host Gary Daigneault for invaluable tips on coping with the high costs of power this Friday at 10:00am here on Z107.7 radio.  Email your…

Any questions, class? Dr. Patricio Vargas on “Up Close Show” tomorrow (8/9)

This Monday, August 12 marks the first day of school for our Morongo Unified School District. On the Z107,7 “Up Close” show Friday, Superintendent Dr. Patricio Vargas and Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education Amy Woods will discuss programs that are expanding this year including CTE, Dual Enrollment, the Early College Initiative and the Reader by 9 initiative. Included will be some basic tips for getting the kids ready for success. Back-to-School, on the Z107.7 “Up Close” with Gary…

Call in with your local election questions on issues and candidates this Friday on “The Up Close Show”

With elections coming up, the Town of Yucca Valley and the City of Twentynine Palms will soon see who is running for those council seats. On the Z107.7 "Up Close" show this Friday (8/-2), host Gary Daigneault will be asking listeners to define what the issues and challenges for the municipalities are. Also up for discussion are the priorities for the County. Listen in, call-in, and participate in the Z107.7 "Up Close show this Friday at 10am here on Z107.7 FM and as a podcast.

“Seussical” Summer Youth Theatre on Up-Close Show Friday (7/26)

For the past five weeks over 60 kids from ages 7 to 17 and volunteer staff have been hard at work auditioning, casting, building, painting, sewing, learning music and choreography, and rehearsing for two versions of the musical production "Seussical". The Theatre 29 Summer Youth Theatre program will perform four shows from each age group starting tonight (July 25). On tomorrow's (7/26) "Up Close" show, host Gary Daigneault will talk with the directors,…

California home insurance availability and rising prices on County rep’s radar

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors last month put forward a resolution asking state legislators to address the home insurance crisis in California. Chair of the Board and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe discussed the complex issue with Gary Daigneault on last week's Z107.7 Up Close Show. She broke down the problem, which she said is impacting Morongo Basin residents and described the intended impact of the board's resolution. Dawn Rowe: "One of the top complaints I…

Dawn Rowe returns to “Up Close Show” on Friday

San Bernardino County is the largest county in the country, bigger than some countries. It encompasses deserts and mountains, dirt roads and  interstates, huge tracts of undeveloped land and sophisticated big cities. This complex region is governed by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.  The Chairman of that Board, Dawn Rowe, will be the guest on the Z107.7 "Up Close" show this Friday (6/28). She will join host Gary Daigneault to talk about the rich history, ongoing…