Z107.7 Fm Up Close Show Hosted By Gary Daigneault

Wearing masks in public for public health.

In Studio Guests: Lorrie Renne and Ed Keesling from 29 Palms Art Gallery. Discussed: Some of the challenges facing the 29 Palms Art Gallery. With the closure of the gallery due to Covid-19, rodents have taken over the building. The estimate to get rid of the rats and mice, clean everything out, and repair the damage is a minimum of $10,000. The art gallery and its new fundraising campaign.

Call-In Guests: Institute of Inquiry founder, director and lead teacher Kimberly Sikora. Instructor Kevin Bone. Students Kay Lussier and Anu Shekhlar. Discussed: The Institute of Inquiry STEM programs and arts education for the youth of the Morongo Basin. Its project-based classes integrate visual and performing arts with core subject content. In August, the Institute will offer free online classes in computer coding and video game design. The Institute’s student-written and produced 10-minute radio play “Ants” debuted for the first time on air on Z107.7 FM.

In Studio Guest: Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent David Smith. Discussed his 30 years with the National Park Service. Served as a law enforcement ranger, a park interpreter, biological technician, legislative staffer, and naturalist. Smith grew up climbing and camping in one of America’s hidden jewels, Joshua Tree National Park. Smith gave an update on the park’s status and answered questions about the park and its future.

Wearing masks during the COVID-19 crisis. Details regarding the idea of defunding the police amid the tragic death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Call-In Guests: Former San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Captain Dale Mondary and Z107.7 FM Reporter Cassidy Zimarik.

In Studio Guests Yucca Valley Town Manager Curtis Yakimow and Mayor Jeff Drozd. Topics Discussed: What is going on in the Town of Yucca Valley. Programs to help residents and businesses.

In Studio Guests Corwin Porter, the assistant director for Public Health with San Bernardino County, and County Supervisor Dawn Rowe. Topics Discussed: The COVID-19 pandemic, and the county’s response and regulations. Questions about COVID-19 testing.

In Studio Guest Tom Murphy of the Red Brennan Group. Topics Discussed: Fire Protection Zone 5 special fire tax. Red Brennan Group is a non-profit organization supporting big communities and small government. Their goal is to constrain the government's reach for resources. Residents unhappy about gas tax issue. Because FP-5 is a Special Tax, the government can make decisions about it without a vote from the people. The San Bernardino County residents of Helendale voted for fire tax. The city of San Bernardino offloaded their fire services to get out of bankruptcy. Citizens did not get to vote. Red Brennan Group believes this tax needs to go to Prop 218 vote so voters can decide rather than it being approved through LAFCO. Caller speculates firefighter wage increases caused need for increased fire taxes. The controversy over whether special taxes can be imposed by government without a vote from the people. A protest vote assumes voters said yes and only actual no votes are counted.

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Open Phone Topics: State of California residency restrictions for sex offenders were found to be unconstitutional. Town of Yucca Valley was required to change their restrictions to match those of the State. Fire Protection Zone 5 fire taxes. If you were not able to make a protest vote, Tom Murphy from the Red Brennan Group is working on a lawsuit to force repeal measure on ballot. Coronavirus shelter at home orders. Economics versus health concerns. Impact of closures on small businesses. Feeding America Radiothon. Combating hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic. $0 bail in San Bernardino County during COVID-19 crisis for non-violent crimes in spite of having space to house inmates within COVID-19 safety guidelines. Local Sheriff's public safety concerns. Troubled Morongo Valley Community Service District.

Up Close Show with In-Studio Guest native plant expert Madena Asbell from the Mojave Desert Land Trust.

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Up Close Show with In-Studio Guest California State Assemblyman Chad Mayes.

Up Close Show with In-Studio Guest David Cooke, Desert Care Network's Chief Operating Officer, Chief Nursing Officer and Pandemic Response Coordinator.

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