Z107.7 FM Up Close Show hosted by Gary Daigneault

Open Phone Topics: San Bernardino County 3rd District Supervisor Dawn Rowe needs to leave her District seat. After the Board of Supervisors went through the process to fill the seat, IE United sued the County stating they were not transparent during their election process. IE United’s mission is to place progressives into Inland Empire political offices. This appears to be a partisan issue due to Dawn Rowe being a Republican. General Manager for 29 Palms Cemetery District accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from the organization.

Open Phone Topics: Should the United States impeach President Donald Trump? Congress has ruled for impeachment. Town of Yucca Valley looked at recommendations for the Town’s proposed indoor Aquatics center. The state of California has given a grant to the Town for improvements, but 5 million has been spent for unknown costs. Project Phoenix will be breaking ground next month in Twentynine Palms. The local Van Dyke Corporation will get the contract from the city of Twentynine Palms for sewer and water improvements. Sidewalk project in Twentynine Palms improving safety and ease of traveling on foot. The difference between a Town and City designation. The divisive nature of party politics in the United States.

Open Phone Topics: The pitfalls of party politics. Chad Mayes has announced he has left the Republican party and is running for the Assembly without declaring a political party. Policy should be based on merit not political party. The blind opposition or support of the President based solely on political party. The impeachment trial for President Donald Trump. Serious look at the constitutionality of the Presidency in the United States.

In Studio Guest: 3rd District San Bernardino County Supervisor Dawn Rowe. Discussed: Dawn's journey from mom to Yucca Valley councilman to Mayor to the assistant to Congressman Paul Cook to 3rd District Supervisor. Dawn's land use challenges in Yucca Valley while trying to build a home caused her to get involved in the town’s government. Rural development issues. Dawn disagreed and spoke out passionately against the FP5 Fire Tax. The Morongo Basin has a Congressman, Assemblyman, Fire Chief, and County Supervisor all from Yucca Valley. The San Bernardino County vacation home rentals ordinance now in effect. Proposed homeless shelter facility in the Morongo Basin.

Open Phone Topics: Clarification on rules for Short Term Vacation Rentals in San Bernardino County. Applications for permits will begin being accepted December 5th. County Code Enforcement can assist Short Term Rental owners with applications. Code Enforcement will not assess any penalties for late compliance until March 2020. Appointment of new San Bernardino Fire Chief Dan Munsey. Armed stand-off that resulted in an officer-involved shooting in Morongo Valley. Recent livability survey in the town of Yucca Valley. What improvements do residents believe are needed in all areas of the Morongo Basin.

Open Phone Topics: Man making threats to various units aboard the Twentynine Palms Marine Base. Town of Yucca Valley strategic planning sessions requesting the community's input. The largest item on the town's budget is Law Enforcement for Public Safety. Concerns over motorists driving on a suspended license with no auto insurance. The closure of local recycling centers due to lack of funding.

Open Phone Topics: Ventura County judge declares that violent sexual predator will not be released in San Bernardino County. Under the law a child molester must go to a mental hospital after serving time in prison. If psychiatrist believes the predator is safe to release to the public, an independent company is hired to find a home for the predator. Former predators should be released in their own County under the law. Ventura, Sacremento, and San Bernardino Counties all opposed the release of this repeat violent sexual predator into their County. The Dollar General will be opening in Joshua Tree in the near future and will serve the needs of the community for purchasing their essentials without having to drive to another town. The first flush of the first home connected to the Yucca Valley sewer system.

Open Phone Topics: Fire Protection Zone 5 fire taxes passed with a protest vote. Every property owner in Yucca Valley is double taxed for fire protection. San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors is trying to charge this tax for 3 years. Morongo Unified School District is proposing another school bond. Residents are still paying for the last bond on their property tax bill. Numerous serious and fatal traffic collisions in the area recently. Delineators between lanes in portions of Yucca Valley have helped prevent serious traffic collisions in those areas. Is Daylight Savings Time still needed in our modern times? Town of Yucca Valley, Hi Desert Water District Sewer Project to prevent fines from the State of California. Impeachment inquiry of President Trump.

Open Phone Topics: A new proposed Morongo Unified School District school bond to go on property taxes when another bond is still being paid for on residents’ property taxes. Listeners outraged over new Fire Protection and Gas taxes. Sewer Project resulting in additional property tax increases. San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors plan to place a possible tax measure on a future ballot. Fire Protection Zone 5 fire taxes have passed for at least three years with a protest vote only. California lottery was supposed to help provide public school funding but did not.

In-Studio Guests: San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon and Morongo Basin Sheriff Captain Trevis Newport. Topics Discussed: The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is taking every action possible to stop the planned relocation of Ross Wollschlager to a rental property in North Joshua Tree. McMahon explained that law enforcement’s valuable limited resources would have to be diverted to protect the public and Wollschlager. Morongo Basin Sheriff Capt. Trevis Newport said deputies have been canvasing the area and documenting the number of those at risk with the idea of presenting their findings to the Ventura County Court. A final determination will be made November 7.

Open Phone Topics: A Ventura County judge has ordered that a convicted rapist and child molester be housed in Joshua Tree. Residents were notified by Sheriff’s deputies. An emergency meeting to protest his placement in Joshua Tree and San Bernardino County has been planned. At least four instances of local residents being attacked by bee swarms. San Bernardino County Public Health Services advises those who disturb bees to run in a straight line, find shelter, and don’t swipe at the bees, as they will give off a scent that attracts other bees to attack you. Following an attack, remove any stingers and see a doctor.

Open Phone Topics: Lori Herbel, operator of Joshua Tree Certified Farmer’s Market, called in regarding the notice she received from San Bernardino County indicating that Herbal was operating outside of her original use permit due to larger number of vendors as well as non-produce vendors. San Bernardino County code enforcement is giving Herbel the opportunity to revise her permit to get back into compliance. San Bernardino County approved a 55-unit airstream campground in Joshua Tree. A sewage package plant will be built in order to accommodate the waste handling needs of the campground.

In Studio Guest: West Valley Detention Center Inmate Services Manager Chris Martin. Topics Discussed: AV109 handled the overcrowding in the prison system by transferring prisoners to County Jails. Sentencing guidelines were changed in order to categorize inmates differently. The desire to rehabilitate as many individuals as possible while they are in prison. The goal of making the community safer by looking at why crimes are committed and how to prevent future crime. Inmate educational programs designed to teach inmates skills in order to obtain employment after their release from prison.

In Studio Guests: Director of the Highway 62 Open Studio Art Tours, Bill Green. Artist and Graphic Designer for the Art Tours' Programs, Robin Hercia. The art tour runs north to south based off the highway in the Morongo Basin. Home studios, art compounds, and galleries will be open to the public for viewing and purchase. The unique opportunity in the Morongo Basin to visit an artist in their own studio spaces versus at a specific art venue outside of their space. Over thirty categories of art showcased during the Art Tours. The challenge of organizing the Art Tours guide in such a way that the voice of every artist, and every piece of information needed to get to each unique artist space or contact each artist was included. The challenge of meeting the needs of every artist and giving each and every artist a voice.

Open Phone Topics: Inclusion of hate-free zone in Chad Mayes’ Republican platform. Proposed hate-free zones discussed at Morongo Basin Municipal Advisory Council and Morongo Valley Community Services District meetings. The debate over whether moral thinking can be enforced versus moral behavior. Alleged Brown Act violation when Dawn Rowe was appointed to the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. Update on Fire Protection Zone 5 Taxes. Paul Cook retiring from Congress and running for First District Assembly. Driver behavior and traffic trouble spots in the Morongo Basin. The effects of social media on politics. The President of the United States’ Twitter messages effecting political policy and public opinion.