Journalist and Photographer Hilary Sloane on the “Up Close Show” this Friday (4/4)

Joshua Tree based Journalist and documentary photographer Hilary Sloane will be the guest on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show with Gary Daigneault this Friday...

Firebirds Rinkside Announcer Tim O’Brien on Up Close Show this Friday (2/14)

The guest on Friday’s Z107.7 Up Close Show with Gary Daigneault, is Emmy Award winning Sports Anchor for NBC Palm Springs, Tim O’Brien. O’Brien is...

Morongo Basin Conservation Association President Steve Bardwell on “Up Close Show” this Friday (4/18)

Since 1969 the Morongo Basin Conservation Association has been dedicated to preserving the economic and environmental welfare of the Morongo Basin. On the Z107.7...

Desert Fringe founder Miri Hunter on “Up Close Show” this Friday (3/21)

The 8th annual iteration of the Desert Fringe Theatre and Cultural Arts Festival will be in Twentynine Palms March 28-30, 2025.  Founder of the...

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

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...

Twentynine Palms City Manager Stone James on Up Close Show this Friday (3/14)

The City of Twentynine Palms has been experiencing a renaissance since the inception of the downtown Freedom Plaza project.  New Business, new arts efforts, and...

Where did the Morongo Basin Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) go? Dawn Rowe explains

On Friday’s Z107.7 Up Close Show, Gary Daigneault Spoke with the recently appointed San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chair Dawn Rowe, who also...

Mayor Karmolette O’Gilvie and City Manager Frank Luckino Up-Close Interview Recap

Last Friday’s “Up Close” show featured Gary Daigneault’s interview with Twentynine Palms Mayor Karmolette O’Gilvie and City Manager Frank Luckino where they discussed downtown...

Morongo Basin Ambulance covers 2,700 square miles of service area

On last Friday's (March 1) Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault sat down to discuss emergency services with Craig Bell, the Operations Chief of...

District 2 candidates talk about the infrastructure that Twentynine Palms needs

What specific infrastructure does the City of Twentynine Palms need to have in place? That was the question posed to City Council Candidates on...

Up Close Show This Friday Featuring Tom Murphy of the Red Brennan Group

In 2020, 2/3 of San Bernardino County voters overwhelmingly approved measure “K”, which would cap the Terms and salary of County Supervisors. In response,...

Hi-Desert Boys & Girls Club celebrates 40 years

March 1 is the 40th anniversary of the Boys And Girls Club of the Hi-Desert. On Friday (February 10), the Executive Director of the...

Copper Mountain President Superintendent Darren Otten discusses ‘Dual Enrollment’

On last week’s Up-Close Show, host Gary Daigneault spoke with Copper Mountain College Superintendent President Darren Otten about CMC and MUSD’s partnership with their...

California Highway Patrol on the “Up Close Show” this Friday (1/17)

The California Highway Patrol’s Morongo Basin office works hard to keep our highways and roads safe. On the Z107.7 “Up Close” show this Friday...

Morongo Basin herbalist Christina Sanchez on “Up Close Show” 9/15

Renowned local plant expert and ecologist Christina Sanchez will be the guest on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show with Gary Daigneault this Friday (9/15)...

How to show support for Joshua Tree National Park

Depending on where you are today in Joshua Tree, you may be seeing demonstrations in support of the National Park Employees who were dismissed...

Pat Kearns and Local Music on the “Up Close Show” Friday (8/30)

The Morongo Basin has experienced a huge upswell in our local music scene. Musicians, venues, studios, and support services are all working hard. This...

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...

Joshua Tree National Park retired ranger and NPCA Program Manager on “Up Close Show”...

Springtime has come to Joshua Tree National Park. With record visitation expected, the park is getting ready for the onslaught. On this Friday’s “Up Close”...

Sunday Feature – Claire Nelson, writer of ‘Things I Learned From Falling’ in Joshua...

Sunday condensed feature: You can hear the entire interview with Claire Nelson on the Up-Close Show here: "Things I Learned from Falling" on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/48717952