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.…

Sports and athletic programs available for Twentynine Palms youth and adults

Are you keen to get your kiddos into youth sports in Twentynine Palms? What about participating in adult athletics yourself? City Recreation Division Manager Kary Minatrea and Special Events Coordinator Scott Clinkscales were the guests on last week’s "Up Close" show with Gary Daigneault. They provided an overview of the City’s youth sports programs, and a recommendation for the adult sports leagues as well. Minatrea says, “So we'll start off we do offer a digital activity guide on our…

Hi-Desert Nature Museum’s Celeste Hildebrand on “Up Close Show” this Friday (4/5)

Since its founding in 1964, The Hi-Desert Nature Museum in Yucca Valley has been a family-oriented facility with the purpose of educating residents and tourists about the desert environment. On this Friday’s (4/5) “Up Close” Show, Hi-Desert Nature Museum Supervisor Celeste Hildebrand will join host Gary Daigneault to talk about the rich history and unique exhibits that make it such a special place. Find out about the Hi-Desert Nature this Friday at 10:00 am, here on Z107.7.

Up Close Show talking Twentynine Palms’ packed spring schedule tomorrow (3/29)

Join City Recreation Division Manager Kary Minatrea and Special Events Coordinator Scott Clinkscales on this week’s "Up Close" show with Gary Daigneault this Friday. Kary and Scott will take a look at events coming up and plans for sports, entertainment, competitions and more. What's going on and coming up in Twentynine Palms... live on the air this Friday (3-29) from 10 - 11 AM on the Z107.7 "Up Close" show.

JTNP Jane Rodgers and Donovan Smith on Up Close Show this Friday (3/21)

It's Springtime in the Desert! That means a display of wildflowers and an influx of visitors in Joshua Tree National Park.  Join Park Biologist Donovan Smith and Superintendent Jane Rodgers on the Z107.7 "Up Close" show this Friday (3/22). Smith will kick off the show with a look at the wildflowers and the etiquette for viewing them. Then Rodgers will join by phone to talk about Spring activities and upcoming projects. Springtime in the park, on the Z107.7 "Up Close" show with…

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

The music, musicians and music venues of the Morongo Basin will be the subject of the Z107.7 “Up Close” show this Friday. Host Gary Daigneault will welcome Pat Kearns, host of the Z107.7 Local Musical Showcase. Kearns will showcase some local bands and artists and talk about the Hi-Desert music scene. Listen and call-in live for the Z107.7 “Up Close” show, this Friday at 10:00 am here on Z107.7

Mojaveland’s Anna Stump on “Up Close Show” Friday (3/8)

The Z107.7 “Up Close” show this Friday (2/8) will feature an internationally known artist that is bringing renewed life to the Hi-Desert art scene. Anna Stump is an artist and educator who recently relocated to Twentynine Palms. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Occidental College, Master of Fine Arts at San Diego State and was a Fulbright Scholar to Turkey. Stump is currently developing the Desert Dairy Artist Residency and Mojaveland locally to serve artists and the public and was…

Vote tomorrow: A rundown of your Morongo Basin representatives and measures

Morongo Basin voters who did not vote early or mail-in will go to the polls for Primary elections Tuesday (3/5). For Party-nominated Offices, President and County Central Committee, voters with a party preference vote for candidates in the November General Election. The American Independent, Democratic and Libertarian Parties allow voters with no party preference to vote in their presidential primaries, just request a party ballot. For Voter-nominated Offices the top two vote-getters…

Morongo Basin Ambulance Chief Craig Bell on “Up Close Show” tomorrow

Did you know our local Morongo Basin Ambulance is a non-profit, founded in 1948 by a group of seven resident volunteers in the small community of Joshua Tree? Find out about the rich history and depth of services from MBA On the Z107.7 "Up Close" Show this Friday (3/1). Morongo Basin Ambulance Operations Chief Craig Bell will join host Gary Daigneault and take calls live from 10 - 11AM to talk about providing Paramedic level service within our desert communities. 

Spring is coming: Joshua Tree National Park is best on weekdays during busiest seasons

Joshua Tree National Park is crowded, but those in the know can get into the park during off-hours for a better experience. The Park’s Chief Ranger Eric Linares was on the Z107.7 Up Close Show where he spoke with Gary Daigneault about crowds at the park and the best times to visit. “The first thing is, if you can make a mid-week trip, you’re going to be a lot better off. You’ll be able to see a lot more of the park, and you’ll be able to park your car at a lot more places, have better…

Chief Joshua Tree National Park Ranger Eric Linares on “Up Close Show” tomorrow

Over 3 million people a year visit our Joshua Tree National Park. Managing those visitors while protecting park resources is a challenge. On this week's “Up Close” show Chief Ranger Eric Linares will talk with host Gary Daigneault about those challenges. From back-country requirements to camping and hiking Linares will share a close look at how Park Rangers operate. The Z107’7 “Up Close” show, live Fridays at 10:00am and podcast at z1077fm.com.