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.…

President of CMC on “Up Close Show” this Friday (8/16)

Dr. Daren Otten is the Superintendent/President of Copper Mountain College The Superintendent/President of Copper Mountain College will be the guest on this week’s Z107.7 “Up Close Show,” tomorrow (2/14) at 10:00 AM.  Dr. Daren Otten has been leading the college since June of 2019. Host Gary Daigneault will talk to Otten about new programs, athletic expansion, enrollment numbers, financial support for students, and fiscal sustainability. What’s going on at Copper Mountain College on the Z107.7…

School art outreach program “Groundwork Arts” on Up Close Show 2/9

Rhonda Coleman A remarkable program bringing arts and artists to our local schools will be featured on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show with host Gary Daigneault this Friday. Rhonda Coleman, the Director of Groundwork Arts, will be the guest and talk about this innovative outreach program and the recent groundswell of the arts in our Morongo Basin. Arts Professional Rhonda Coleman, on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show this Friday (2/9) at10:00 AM and podcast at z1077fm.com

Theatre 29 President Charles Harvey on “Up Close Show” Friday (2/2)

The live arts are alive and well in our Morongo Basin. Now in its 25th year, Theatre 29 is an all-volunteer, non-profit, Community Theatre Organization. This Friday at 10:00 am, the newly installed President of Theatre 29, Charles Harvey, will join host Gary Daigneault on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show. Harvey is a local theatrical director, actor, producer, stage designer and playwright with over 35 years of experience. What’s up in local theater, on the Z107.7 Up Close show this Friday.

County Fire Chief Dan Munsey on “Up Close Show” this Friday (1/26)

Want to know what is behind all those big “No on W” signs placed along the highway? On the Z107.7 “Up Close Show" this Friday, County Fire Chief Dan Munsey joins County Board of Supervisors Chairman Dawn Rowe to unpack the back story in this latest iteration of the FP-5 saga. Host Gary Daigneault will talk with Munsey and Rowe about other County services and local projects as well. The Z107.7 “Up Close Show" is on the air Fridays at 10:00am and as a podcast right here.

Assemblyman Greg Wallis on “Up Close Show” this Friday (1/19)

Assemblyman Greg Wallis When California redrew their Assembly Districts, our Morongo Basin was split. East end District 34 takes in Twentynine Palms, Landers, Wonder Valley, and Johnson Valley. The West end District 47 includes Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, Morongo Valley, Pioneertown and the National Park. Both are represented by Republicans. Greg Wallis, the West end Assemblyman, will be the guest on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show this Friday (1/19). Wallis will share the challenges and priorities of…

Nadia Clark and Snake Jagger on “Up Close Show” this Friday

This Friday (1/12) the unique “Live from Joshua Tree” event will be the focus of the Z107.7 “Up Close” show. The event will see 10 exceptional presentations by area residents of distinction at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center January 27th. Mil-Tree Executive Director Cheryl Montelle will join host Gary Daigneault and presenters Nadia Clark and Snake Jagger. Listen and call-in live this Friday at 10:00 a.m. https://z1077fm.com/podcasts/up-close-show/

Bob “Derwood” Andrews on Up Close Show this Friday (1/5)

From the cutting edge of the British Punk scene to our Hi-Desert: the guest on this week's Z107.7 “Up Close” Show is Bob “Derwood” Andrews, Guitarist, writer, and founding member of Generation X, Empire, Westworld, Dead Horse, Moondogg, Speedtwinn, Tone Poet and other glorious stuff. Andrews will talk with host Gary Daigneault about his remarkable artistic journey and colorful career. Call-in live with a true music icon, this Friday (1/5) at 10:00am here on Z107.7

“Weaving our Stories” Mil-Tree program looks to connect vets and community

On a recent episode of the Z107.7 Up Close Show, Gary Daigneaul spoke about Mil-Tree, a veterans-focused community organization, with their Executive Director Cheryl Montelle and President Patrick Wallis. They discussed at length about a free retreat for Veterans, titled “Weaving our Stories: The Path Home”, set for January 12th – January 14th in Joshua Tree. Here is snippet of their conversation: “Weaving Our Path Home Is part of a larger program grant that we were awarded from the California…

Taking a trip in Joshua Tree National Park? Be prepared for disorientation in a dangerous environment

On a recent episode of the "Z107.7 Up Close Show" Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent Jane Rodgers and the National Park's Emergency Services Program Manager Myles Landry discussed a number of topics and issues with host Gary Daigneault. When asked about unusual rescues in the park, Landry advised visitors to be prepared and keep their wits about them, especially as the use of psychedelic drugs within the park is on the rise. "Gary Daigneault: Any wild and crazy rescues…

JTNP 29 Palms Visitor’s Center Hits Milestone

On a recent episode of the Z107.7 Up Close Show, Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent Janes Rodgers and the National Park's Emergency Services Program Manager Myles Landry discussed a number topics and issues with host Gary Daigneault. Rodgers explained that the National Park's new visitor center in Twentynine Palms has hit a major milestone recently. “Our visitor center is now at Freedom Plaza, and we definitely had some bumps in the roard in regards to redirecting traffic. The…