Z107.7 FM Up Close Show hosted by Gary Daigneault

Ep. 251, w/ Breanne Dusastre, Executive Director of the 29 Palms Tourism Business Improvement District and Director of "Visit 29", December 10, 2021 10.12.2021 47:05 ↓

Dusastre will talk with us about our efforts of the hospitality industry in 29 Palms to attract visitors. She also touches on how to provide accommodations for visitors, and feature destinations.

Ep. 250, w/ 3rd Dist. Country Supervisor Dawn Rowe and Field Rep. Steve Reyes, December 3, 2021 03.12.2021 48:40 ↓

Dawn and Steve take questions about redistricting, short-term vacation rentals, and illegal marijuana grows in the high desert.

Ep. 249, w/ Harrison House Director Eva Soltes, November 21, 2021 19.11.2021 50:33 ↓

Gary talks with Eva Soltes of the Lou Harrison House in Joshua Tree. Soltes was a close associate of Lou Harrison, as well as a producer, director, and performer of over 40 years. She now leads the Harrison House and its programs. 

Ep. 248, w/ Bernard Leibov of Boxohouse Arts and Humanties, and artist Barbara Gothard, November 5, 2021 05.11.2021 49:48 ↓

Guests Bernard Leibov and Barbara Gothard talk with us about Boxohouse events this weekend featuring Gothard’s work inspired by the stories of early Black residents of 29 Palms. 

Ep. 247, w/ Wanda Stadum of Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce, October 29, 2021 29.10.2021 47:35 ↓

Wanda talks with us about a strong economic future,  betterment of the business community, challenges of Covid, and upcoming events for the town of Yucca Valley.

Ep. 246, w/ Lisa Lynn Morgan and Ray Rodriguez Jr of the Joshua Tree Voice, Oct 22, 2021 22.10.2021 47:03 ↓

Lisa Lynn Morgan and Ray Rodriguez talks with us about the Joshua Tree Voice, a monthly periodical that celebrates our local culture, nature, and creative talents.

Ep. 244, w/ Mark Ban, Joshua Basin Water District General Manager, Oct 8, 2021 08.10.2021 47:09 ↓

We talk with Mark Ban, Joshua Basin Water District General Manager. Mark takes questions live on the air and talks about the history, challenges, and successes of the agency that provides water for Joshua Tree.

Ep. 243, w/ David Smith, Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent, Oct 1, 2021 01.10.2021 53:52 ↓

Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent David Smith talks with us about adaptations to the park, trail maintenance, and animal ecology. Discussed further in depth are topics of fire, camping, and hiking safety. This educational morning-talk keeps us up to date about our national park and its near 300 miles of trails! For camp ground reservations, visit recreation.gov

Ep. 242, w/ Paul Peschel, General Manager of the Hi-Desert Water District, Sept 24, 2021 24.09.2021 54:25 ↓

Our guest, Paul Peschel, the new general manager of the Hi-Desert Water District talks with us about water policy, conservation methods, system maintenance, etc. Paul also expands the conversation with specific details on rainfall, aquifers, and septic systems in relation to the legal system.

Ep. 241, w/ Julian Pinder, Founder of Pioneertown International Film Festival Sept 17, 2021 20.09.2021 55:19 ↓

Guest Julian Pinder, the founder of the Pioneertown International Film Festival talks with us about the development and future of the festival.  Julian also tells us about the effort in film restoration and celebrating Western film right here in the Morongo Basin!

Ep. 240, w/ Sheriff's Capt. James Porter, Sept 10, 2021 14.09.2021 55:05 ↓

This is Gary Daigneault. Join me this Friday (September 10) at 10 am as I talk with Sheriff’s Captain James Porter. In July of 2021, the Sheriff’s Department launched a new Division called the Community Service & Reentry Division.   The Division aims to help residents successfully reenter our communities after their release from county jail.  The this Division is a joint effort between the She...

Ep. 239, w/ Ryan Miller, Brand Officer for Auto Camp, Sept 3, 2021 03.09.2021 54:12 ↓

In Studio Guest Ryan Miller, the Brand Officer for Auto Camp. Ryan gives us the information on the new, Airstream based, luxury accommodations being readied right now on the North side of the Highway in Joshua Tree. Ryan tells us about the amenities, indoor and outdoor lounges and event spaces, curated food and beverages, a fully stocked store, and multi-levels of accommodations for up to 165 peop...