The Z107.7 FM Up Close Show is a weekly forum to discuss issues important to residents of the Morongo Basin. To join the discussion, call 760-366-8471. Tune in to Up Close Friday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. with your host Gary Daigneault. KCDZ 107.7 FM, Your Community Radio Station. Look for our Podcast online at z1077fm.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Sandy outlines the many support programs and educational opportunities supported by the non-profit foundation.
Robin talks with us about the variety of services Reach Out Morongo Basin offers, including transportation, hot meals, counseling, and socialization for seniors.
Captain Niles talks with us about violence in schools, the recent illegal marijuana growth raids, and strategies being used to keep crime down in our growing Morongo Basin communities.
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.
Dawn and Steve take questions about redistricting, short-term vacation rentals, and illegal marijuana grows in the high desert.
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 H…
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.
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.
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.
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 J…
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 hi…
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 wi…
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 restorat…
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 Commun…
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…