Z107.7 Fm Up Close Show Hosted By Gary Daigneault

In Studio Guest San Bernardino County Fire Chief Dan Munsey

In Studio Guest Pat Michaels

Up Close Show

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Open Phone Topics

Open Phone Topics: Man making threats to various units aboard the Twentynine Palms Marine Base. Town of Yucca Valley strategic planning sessions requesting the community's input. The largest item on the town's budget is Law Enforcement for Public Safety. Concerns over motorists driving on a suspended license with no auto insurance. The closure of local recycling centers due to lack of funding.

Open Phone Topics: Ventura County judge declares that violent sexual predator will not be released in San Bernardino County. Under the law a child molester must go to a mental hospital after serving time in prison. If psychiatrist believes the predator is safe to release to the public, an independent company is hired to find a home for the predator. Former predators should be released in their own County under the law. Ventura, Sacremento, and San Bernardino Counties all opposed the release of this repeat violent sexual predator into their County. The Dollar General will be opening in Joshua Tree in the near future and will serve the needs of the community for purchasing their essentials without having to drive to another town. The first flush of the first home connected to the Yucca Valley sewer system.

Open Phone Topics: Fire Protection Zone 5 fire taxes passed with a protest vote. Every property owner in Yucca Valley is double taxed for fire protection. San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors is trying to charge this tax for 3 years. Morongo Unified School District is proposing another school bond. Residents are still paying for the last bond on their property tax bill. Numerous serious and fatal traffic collisions in the area recently. Delineators between lanes in portions of Yucca Valley have helped prevent serious traffic collisions in those areas. Is Daylight Savings Time still needed in our modern times? Town of Yucca Valley, Hi Desert Water District Sewer Project to prevent fines from the State of California. Impeachment inquiry of President Trump.

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In-Studio Guests: San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon and Morongo Basin Sheriff Captain Trevis Newport. Topics Discussed: The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is taking every action possible to stop the planned relocation of Ross Wollschlager to a rental property in North Joshua Tree. McMahon explained that law enforcement’s valuable limited resources would have to be diverted to protect the public and Wollschlager. Morongo Basin Sheriff Capt. Trevis Newport said deputies have been canvasing the area and documenting the number of those at risk with the idea of presenting their findings to the Ventura County Court. A final determination will be made November 7.

Open Phone Topics: A Ventura County judge has ordered that a convicted rapist and child molester be housed in Joshua Tree. Residents were notified by Sheriff’s deputies. An emergency meeting to protest his placement in Joshua Tree and San Bernardino County has been planned. At least four instances of local residents being attacked by bee swarms. San Bernardino County Public Health Services advises those who disturb bees to run in a straight line, find shelter, and don’t swipe at the bees, as they will give off a scent that attracts other bees to attack you. Following an attack, remove any stingers and see a doctor.

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In Studio Guest: West Valley Detention Center Inmate Services Manager Chris Martin.

In Studio Guests: Director of the Highway 62 Open Studio Art Tours, Bill Green. Artist and Graphic Designer for the Art Tours' Programs, Robin Hercia. The art tour runs north to south based off the highway in the Morongo Basin. Home studios, art compounds, and galleries will be open to the public for viewing and purchase.

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In Studio Guest: Superintendent President of Copper Mountain College, Dr. Darren Otten. Topics Discussed: The desire for residents to have a local college inspired the independent funding of Copper Mountain College, which was formerly a branch campus of College of the Desert. Dr. Otten discusses his journey from college student to college educator. Dr. Otten’s educational background is in engineering and technology. Comparing and contrasting Community two-year colleges versus four-year colleges. Community colleges are geared towards residents and the local labor market of the region. The extensive Nursing and Culinary programs offered at Copper Mountain College.

In Studio Guest: San Bernardino County Supervisor Dawn Rowe. Topics Discussed: Complications of running the largest County in California, as well as the United States. Short term vacation rental ordinance. Trying to keep the night sky dark in the Morongo Basin. Homelessness and workforce housing challenges. Mental illness and substance abuse contributing to homelessness. Fire Protection Zone 5 taxes. Funding for San Bernardino County fire services is unstable. Allowing constituents to weigh in on the level of fire services wanted versus fire protection needs, costs and revenue sources.

In Studio Guests: Morongo Unified School District Acting Superintendent Dr. Deborah Turner and Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services Amy Woods. Topics Discussed: Morongo Unified School District ACE (Academy of College and Career Excellence) program offers alternative education options for individuals, including independent study opportunities and hybrid full day opportunities. Adult education programs in both Yucca Valley and 29 Palms for certification, vocational training, and obtaining new employment skills. The importance of being involved in your child’s education. Free meal program for all students in the Morongo Basin offers breakfast, lunch, and grab-n-go dinner. After-school arts program at the Elementary Schools. Technology program for Elementary students at Copper Mountain College.