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.…

“See Click Fix” app helps citizens easily report problems to SB County Public Works

On Friday’s Z107.7 Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault spoke with Chair of the County Board of Supervisors Dawn Rowe. A caller asked Rowe how he can request a repair to a paved road in unincorporated Joshua Tree. Dawn Rowe said "We have an app, it's super easy to use on your phone, and I'm not particularly tech savvy. It's called "See Click Fix." So you see it, you click it, and we fix it. If you report it on that app, and it's kind of like a pin drop, it goes…

Yucca Valley Film Festival’s Matt Beurois on “Up Close Show” this Friday

This Friday’s Z107.7 “Up Close” show will feature the 5th annual Yucca Valley Film Festival. Festival Director Matt Beurois, an award-winning director, scriptwriter and producer, will join host Gary Daigneault with an overview of the free, 3-day event, sponsored by the Town of Yucca Valley.  The events and screenings will take place at the Yucca Valley Community Center November 10-12. Hear all about the Yucca Valley Film Festival, this Friday (11/3) at 10:00 am here on Z107.7.

29 Palms Book Festival organizer Patrick Zuchowicki on Up Close Show Friday

Find out all about the first-ever Twentynine Palms Book Festival on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show with Gary Daigneault this Friday.  Organizer Patrick Zuchowicki will talk about the debut of the Festival this Saturday which will feature a variety of free activities for the literary-minded. There will be live sessions, author interviews, and book signings. 31 authors are participating, and Author Ruth Nolan will join Zuchowicki and Daigneault. Get all the information about this debut literary event…

Editorial: Twentynine Palms High School Stadium should honor biggest supporter

On October 20th, 2023, the ribbon was cut officially opening the much overdue Wildcat Stadium at Twentynine Palms High School. Z107.7 News Publisher Gary Daigneault offers this editorial opinion in support of a public effort to name the facility. The new stadium is 43 years overdue, Twentynine Palms High School athletic and graduation activities have been held at the aging Junior High School, the former High School site, since its opening in 1980. A grass roots effort has begun to name the new…

Pat Kearns explores more local music with Gary Daigneault on the “Up Close Show” tomorrow

This week’s “Up Close” show with Gary Daigneault continues a look at local musicians and venues with Local Music Showcase host Pat Kearns. With so much growth in the local music scene, Daigneault and Kearns ran out of time just a few weeks ago and scheduled another session. Local music will be featured, and Kearns will add some anecdotes and introductions. It’s all about local music, this Friday at 10:00 am here on Z107.7 radio.  

History and future of Pioneer Days tomorrow on “Up Close Show”

This week's “Up Close” show will feature a celebration of the rich mining, ranching, and Native American roots of Twentynine Palms. Join City Community events coordinator Scott Clinkscales and Historical Society President Dana Bowden with host Gary Daigneault as they talk about the unique history and the upcoming Pioneer Days events in Twentynine Palms. The 87th Annual Pioneer Days, on the Z107.7 Up Close Show this Friday at 10:00 am here on Z107.7.

Pat Kearns and the local music scene, tomorrow on the “Up Close Show”

The amazing talent and range of our local Morongo Basin Music scene will be the subject of the Z107.7 "Up Close" show this Friday (9/29).  Join Pat Kearns, the host of the Z107.7 Local Music Showcase, and host Gary Daigneault as they talk about local musicians and venues. They will play selected music and take calls about our unique and talent-rich corner of the California Desert. Local music with Pat Kearns, on the Z107.7 Up Close show, this Friday at 10:00 AM on  Z107.7 Radio.

JTNPA Bighorn Benefit Dinner raised $13,000 for the unique desert species

It was a full house at the Joshua Tree National Park Association’s Bighorn Benefit Dinner & Auction Saturday evening (9/23). The event featured a catered dinner, an open bar sponsored by Joshua Tree Distilling Co., live music, special guest speakers and a live auction. Organizers said the event, held at the Soundstage in Pioneertown, raised some $13,000. Auction items included a private plane tour, major concert tickets, hotel stays, stunning artwork, and local goods and services. The funds…

Morongo Basin herbalist Christina Sanchez on “Up Close Show” 9/15

Christina Sanchez Renowned local plant expert and ecologist Christina Sanchez will be the guest on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show with Gary Daigneault this Friday (9/15) at 10:00 am. Sanchez will introduce us to some of the native plants that make up our iconic desert landscape. She will talk about their unique attributes and modern uses. Morongo Basin herbalist, Christina Sanchez, of “Every Leaf Speaks” on the Z107.7 “Up Close“ show this Friday.