Z107.7 FM Up Close Show hosted by Gary Daigneault

Ep. 259, w/ Karmolette O’Gilvie, Mayor of 29Palms, February 18, 2022

Karmolette talks with us about her background, her time in the Morongo Basin, and her passion to keep the City of 29Palms blossoming.

Ep. 258, w/ Jim Havey, President of the Homestead Valley Community Council, February 11, 2022

Jim talks with us about the challenges facing the rural areas and their collective needs (Flamingo Heights, Johnson Valley, Landers, and Yucca Mesa)

Ep. 257, w/ David Smith, Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent, February 4, 2022

Ep. 256, w/ San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus and Captain Luke Niles, January 28, 2022

Ep. 255, w/ Wayne Hamilton, Homelessness Specialist for the Morongo Unified School District, January 20, 2022

Wayne talks about homelessness in the Morongo Basin, what services are available, who is homeless and why, and what the community can do to help.

Ep. 254, w/ Sandy Smith, Executive Director of the Copper Mountain College Foundation, January 14, 2022

Sandy outlines the many support programs and educational opportunities supported by the non-profit foundation.

Ep. 253, w/ Robin Schlosser, Executive Director of Reach Out Morongo Basin, January 7, 2022

Robin talks with us about the variety of services Reach Out Morongo Basin offers, including transportation, hot meals, counseling, and socialization for seniors.

Ep. 252, w/ Morongo Basin Sheriff's Captain Luke Niles, December 17, 2021

Captain Niles talks with us about violence in schools, the recent illegal marijuana growth raids, and strategies being used to keep crime down in our growing Morongo Basin communities.

Ep. 251, w/ Breanne Dusastre, Executive Director of the 29 Palms Tourism Business Improvement District and Director of "Visit 29", December 10, 2021

Dusastre will talk with us about our efforts of the hospitality industry in 29 Palms to attract visitors. She also touches on how to provide accommodations for visitors, and feature destinations.

Ep. 250, w/ 3rd Dist. Country Supervisor Dawn Rowe and Field Rep. Steve Reyes, December 3, 2021

Dawn and Steve take questions about redistricting, short-term vacation rentals, and illegal marijuana grows in the high desert.

Ep. 249, w/ Harrison House Director Eva Soltes, November 21, 2021

Gary talks with Eva Soltes of the Lou Harrison House in Joshua Tree. Soltes was a close associate of Lou Harrison, as well as a producer, director, and performer of over 40 years. She now leads the Harrison House and its programs.

Ep. 248, w/ Bernard Leibov of Boxohouse Arts and Humanties, and artist Barbara Gothard, November 5, 2021

Guests Bernard Leibov and Barbara Gothard talk with us about Boxohouse events this weekend featuring Gothard’s work inspired by the stories of early Black residents of 29 Palms.

Ep. 247, w/ Wanda Stadum of Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce, October 29, 2021

Wanda talks with us about a strong economic future, betterment of the business community, challenges of Covid, and upcoming events for the town of Yucca Valley.

Ep. 246, w/ Lisa Lynn Morgan and Ray Rodriguez Jr of the Joshua Tree Voice, Oct 22, 2021

Lisa Lynn Morgan and Ray Rodriguez talks with us about the Joshua Tree Voice, a monthly periodical that celebrates our local culture, nature, and creative talents.

Ep. 245, w/ Director of Hwy 62 Art Tours Robin Hercia and Artist Svetlana Shigroff, Oct 15, 2021

Ep. 244, w/ Mark Ban, Joshua Basin Water District General Manager, Oct 8, 2021

We talk with Mark Ban, Joshua Basin Water District General Manager. Mark takes questions live on the air and talks about the history, challenges, and successes of the agency that provides water for Joshua Tree.

Ep. 243, w/ David Smith, Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent, Oct 1, 2021

Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent David Smith talks with us about adaptations to the park, trail maintenance, and animal ecology. Discussed further in depth are topics of fire, camping, and hiking safety. This educational morning-talk keeps us up to date about our national park and its near 300 miles of trails! For camp ground reservations, visit recreation.gov

Ep. 242, w/ Paul Peschel, General Manager of the Hi-Desert Water District, Sept 24, 2021

Our guest, Paul Peschel, the new general manager of the Hi-Desert Water District talks with us about water policy, conservation methods, system maintenance, etc. Paul also expands the conversation with specific details on rainfall, aquifers, and septic systems in relation to the legal system.

Ep. 241, w/ Julian Pinder, Founder of Pioneertown International Film Festival Sept 17, 2021

Guest Julian Pinder, the founder of the Pioneertown International Film Festival talks with us about the development and future of the festival. Julian also tells us about the effort in film restoration and celebrating Western film right here in the Morongo Basin!

Ep. 240, w/ Sheriff's Capt. James Porter, Sept 10, 2021

This is Gary Daigneault. Join me this Friday (September 10) at 10 am as I talk with Sheriff’s Captain James Porter. In July of 2021, the Sheriff’s Department launched a new Division called the Community Service & Reentry Division. The Division aims to help residents successfully reenter our communities after their release from county jail. The this Division is a joint effort between the Sheriff’s Department and Cal State San Bernardino. Call-in live to ask Captain Porter about this unique ne...

Ep. 239, w/ Ryan Miller, Brand Officer for Auto Camp, Sept 3, 2021

In Studio Guest Ryan Miller, the Brand Officer for Auto Camp. Ryan gives us the information on the new, Airstream based, luxury accommodations being readied right now on the North side of the Highway in Joshua Tree. Ryan tells us about the amenities, indoor and outdoor lounges and event spaces, curated food and beverages, a fully stocked store, and multi-levels of accommodations for up to 165 people.

Ep. 238, w/ Chris Clarke, Sept 3, 2021

Ep. 237, w/ Ryan Miller, Aug 27, 2021

Z107.7 FM Up Close Show with Patrick Burn of 29 Palms Marine Corps, August 13, 2021

Z107.7 FM Up Close Show with Gary Daigneault, July 30, 2021

Z107.7 FM Up Close Show with Gary Daigneault, July 23, 2021

Z107.7 FM Up Close Show with Gary Daigneault, July 16, 2021

Z107.7 FM Up Close Show with Gary Daigneault, July 9, 2021

Z107.7 FM Up Close Show with Gary Daigneault, July 2, 2021

Z107.7 FM Up Close Show with Gary Daigneault, June 25, 2021