Z107.7 FM Up Close Show hosted by Gary Daigneault

Episode 289: Twentynine Palms City Manager, Frank Luckino & Twentynine Palms Mayor Karmolette O'Gilvie

Episode 288: JTNP Superintendent, David Smith

Episode 287: Justin Monical, YVHS Principal, and Mike Ruggiero, TPHS Principal

Episode 286: Orchid Festival; Chris Gubler and Kelsy Gubler of Gubler Orchids

Episode 285: HWY 62 ART TOURS; Ed Keesling and Karen Murphy from the Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council

Episode 284: Tom Murphy with the Red Brennan Group

Aldair Jimenez, Project Administrator, Assessor Recorder Clerk, County of San Bernardino

Ep. 282, John Cole, Longtime Twentynine Palms Educator / Former Mayor

John Cole has a long resume here in the Morongo Basin - Twentynine Palms Councilman, Former Twentynine Palms Principal, Former Twentynine Palms Mayor and more. Listen for his perspective on changes to the area, the education system, and some big changes coming to Twentynine Palms High School.

Ep. 281, Danielle Wall, Rattlesnake Wrangler / Relocator

Professional rattlesnake wrangler Danielle Wall has made a name for herself around the high desert as the go to person to call when a rattlesnake ends up where we'd rather they didn't. Host Gary Daigneault and Danielle Wall discuss the different types of rattlers that live in the Mojave, common snake misconceptions, and how Danielle got her start relocating some of the the Mojave Desert's most misunderstood residents.

Ep. 280, Thomas Sone, County Public Defender, August 5, 2022

Thomas will talk about how an expungement works and who is eligible, he also talks about his office and how it works in the criminal Justice system.

Ep. 279, Rick Boyd, Animal Control Supervisor, July 22, 2022

Rick talks with us about the important work they do at the Palms and Paws Animal shelter and tips for keeping your furry friends happy and healthy.

Ep. 278, Jeff Monford and Jennifer Cusack, Senior Advisors with Southern California Edison, July 15, 2022

Jeff and Jennifer answers your questions and talks with us about power grid updates, the start of extreme heat season, and both planned/unplanned power outages.

Ep. 277, Inflation and Our Communities, July 1, 2022

Inflation and its impact on the economy of the Morongo Basin

Ep. 276, Christina Sanchez, Native Plant Specialist, June 24, 2022

Christina gives us a close look at the issue of the proposed listing of the western Joshua tree as threatened. Sanchez has been active in the issue from the beginning and is also involved in the Mojave Preserve/Cima Dome reseeding project.

Ep. 275, Jeffrey Monford, Senior Advisor for Southern California Edison, June 17, 2022

Jeffrey talks with us about how Edison has stepped up their local efforts, doing crucial grid work to strengthen and enhance the resiliency of our electrical system.

Ep. 274, Open Phones to Discuss Listeners' Concerns, June 10, 2022

In this episode, Gary talks with callers about their comments and concerns, opening the invitation to anyone in the community who wishes to voice their opinion. This episode focuses on the political climate of our nation and our community.

Ep. 273, Primary Election Topics, June 3, 2022

An in-depth conversation about this year's Primary Election and its candidates.

Ep. 272, Casey Kiernan and Christina Sanchez, May 20, 2022

Documentarian Casey Kiernan and native plant specialist Christina Sanchez talk with us about the proposed listing of the western Joshua tree as "Threatened" or "Endangered". Kiernan is working on the documentary film “I Thought They Were Protected” and Sanchez is a noted speaker on the “90 Miles from Needles” western Joshua tree podcast.

Ep. 271, Jeff Hafler and Chryl Bookout, May 13, 2022

Jeff Hafler, founder and owner of the Beauty Bubble Salon and Museum, and Cheryl Bookout, director and producer of the film “Inside the Beauty Bubble" talk with us about the history, founding, and ever-evolving salon.

Ep. 270, Misinformation VS Disinformation in Media, May 8, 2022

Gary takes your calls and talks with us about how to tell the difference between misinformation, disinformation, and how to protect yourself.

Ep. 269, New Development in Wonder and Morongo Valleys, May 1, 2022

Gary takes your calls and talks with us about local development in Wonder Valley and Morongo Valley, as well as short-term vacation rentals, and the surge of new residents in our area.

Ep. 268, w/ Marina West, Agency General Manager of The Bighorn Desert View Water, April 24, 2022

West’s public sector career spans more than three decades. She is a professional geologist certified in water distribution and treatment and serves as the chair of the Mojave Water Agency Technical Advisory Committee and vice chair of the California Water Systems Alliance. She talks with us about water and the effects of illegal Marijuana grows.

Ep. 267, w/ Kennedy Verrett, Composer-Conductor or Sound Check Earth, April 15, 2022

Kennedy Verrett talks with us about the theory of sound, music, and human connection.

Ep. 266, w/ Pat Kearns of the Local Music Showcase on Z107.7, April 8, 2022

Ep. 265, w/ Christopher Gubler of Gubler Orchids Nursery, April 1, 2022

Chris talks with us about the start of Gubler Orchids, plant care, and much more!

Ep. 264, w/ Terry Taylor-Castillo, Executive Director of the Joshua Tree Retreat Center and Deputy Director Marie Bobin, March 25, 2022

Terry and Marie talk with us about their fascinating past, what is going on now, and what is planned for the future at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center, formally the Institute of Mentalphysics.

Ep. 263, w/ Les Snodgrass, Pres. of 29Palms Historical Society and Pat Rimmington, author of "The Adobes of 29Palms", March 18, 2022

Les and Pat guide us in a close look at the Native American, mining, ranching, and military influences on early development in 29 Palms.

Ep. 262, w/ Jim Schooler, Mayor of the Town of Yucca Valley, March 11, 2022

Jim talks with us about the challenges and promises for the town of Yucca Valley and takes live calls from constituents.

Ep. 261, w/ Jim Brakebill, Fire Chief of the Morongo Valley Fire Department, March 4, 2022

Jim Brakebill, the acting General Manager of the Morongo Valley Community Services District and Fire Chief of the Morongo Valley Fire Department, talks with us about a rocky year in 2021 and severe staffing shortages. He also shares the current state of the department.

Ep. 260, w/ Ray Kolisz, General Manager of the Twentynine Palms Water District, February 25, 2022

Ray talks with us about how he worked his way through the ranks and was named General Manager in 2015. He also shares with us the history, magnitude, and challenges for the Twentynine Palms Water District.