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.…

Yucca Valley Parks and Rec on “Up Close Show” tomorrow (11/22)

Clayton Rardon and Jakub “Kuba” Kusmieruk will be the guests on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show this Friday (11/22). They will join host Gary Daigneault with a close look at what is going on now, being planned, and coming up soon for residents of the town. A new focus on public art, the upcoming Tree Lighting ceremony, Winter Holiday Celebration, as well as a new Youth Basketball league will be discussed along with ongoing daily and weekly activities and programs. It’s all about the Town of Yucca of…

Up Close Show: Rock Rumble Royale bouldering competition coming to JTNP

The Inaugural "29 Palms Rock Rumble Royale: A Bouldering Competition and Conservation Event" is coming to Joshua Tree National Park on December 13th and 14th. Organizer Seth Zaharias will be the guest on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show This Friday (11/15). The event will combine fierce competition among top climbers and recreational climbers and focus on environmental conservation. Hear all the plans for what is projected to become the premier bouldering and conservation event in the U.S.…

Film Festival Director Matt Buerois on “Up Close Show” tomorrow (11/8)

The 6th annual Yucca Valley Film Festival kicks off this weekend at the Yucca Valley Community Center. Join Film Festival Director Matt Buerois and Yucca Valley Recreation Supervisor Clayton Rardon on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show this Friday for a close look at the event. With 50 movies over three days in different genres and styles. The Festival is free and will host A-list directors, producers, creators, and talent. It’s all about the Yucca Valley Film Festival on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show with…

Election day special on “Up Close Show” on Friday (11/1)

Election day is Tuesday, November 5th and tomorrow's “Up Close Show with Gary Daigneault" will take a close look at the candidates and the issues. Host Gary Daigneault will outline National, State, County, and Local decisions on the ballot. He will explain the confusing California Propositions, what do they say, what do they really mean, and who benefits. Local candidates will be invited to call in and give a last pitch. It’s all about the elections, this Friday at 10:00am on the…

Twentynine Palms City Council District 1 on “Up Close Show with Gary Daigneault” Friday (10/25)

The City of Twentynine Palms City Council, District 1, will be the focus of the Z107-7 Up Close show this Friday (10/25). Incumbent Steve Bilderain and challenger Carrie Williams have been invited to talk with host Gary Daigneault about the challenges facing the growing city. Get informed on local issues and get to know the candidates better on the Z107.7 "Up Close" show, live on Z107.7 and a podcast at z1077fm.com Friday at 10:00AM

Twentynine Palms City Special Events coordinator Scott Clinkscales on “Up Close Show” this Friday (10/18)

For the past 87 years, the Twentynine Palms community has celebrated their rich ranching, mining, and Native American history. This weekend, the 88th annual Pioneer Days will feature a parade, pancake dinner, numerous events and the all-day “Frontier Fest” at the downtown Freedom Plaza. On Friday's Up Close Show with Gary Daigneault, he will talk with city special events Coordinator Scott Clinkscales about the history and the events. It’s all about Pioneer Days, on the Z107;7 “Up Close”…

MUSD panel discusses the new school year and the new rules on Friday’s Up Close Show

As we begin a new school year, parents, teachers, and administrators are dealing with a batch of new state requirements for public education. Bans on cell phones, no suspensions, guaranteed recess and more. On this week’s “Up Close Show" with Gary Daigneault, Morongo Unified’s Amy Woods, Chris Claire and David Daniels will break down the new laws and challenges they are facing. A new school year with new laws, this Friday (10/11) at 10:00 on Z107.7FM and podcast at z1077fm.com.  

Dawn Rowe and Dr. Yoshioka on “Up Close Show” this Friday (10/4)

On the Z107.7 “Up Close” show this Friday, host Gary Daigneault will welcome the Chairman of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Dawn Rowe and Director of County Behavioral Health Dr Georgina Yoshioka. Yoshioka and Rowe will focus on mental health issues, resources, and the fentanyl crisis. The show will air live from 10:00am until 11:00am this Friday, October 4th, then as a podcast at Z1077fm.com.

Chris Gubler talks Orchid Fest 2024 this Friday on “Up Close Show”

For the past 25 years, the Morongo Basin Orchid festival has celebrated the beauty of the unique flower while supporting the mission of local non-profits. On this Friday's (9/27) Z107.7 Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault will talk with Chris Gubler of Gubler Orchids about the blooms, the business, the contributions, and the remarkable success of the event. It's all about the orchid festival on the "Up Close" show this Friday at 10am here on Z107.7 FM.