Gary Daigneault

Gary Daigneault has been a broadcast journalist for 45 years with awards and citations from the Associated Press, National Association of Broadcasters, Radio-Television News Association, Radio Inc. Magazine, five “Golden Mic” and four “Mark Twain” awards. In 2010 he was inducted into the Associated Press Hall of Fame. Daigneault taught Broadcasting for 27 years. He is President of Theatre 29, six term Past-President of Rotary Clubs, Past-President of Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree Chambers of Commerce and chaired the Joshua Tree National Park Commission. Gary and wife Cindy live in Twentynine Palms since 1979. They have two children and five grandchildren.
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Aeronautical and Astronomical Engineer Gary Blackwood on the “Up Close Show” this Friday (5/9)

The skies over our unique desert are full of wonders, mysteries, and discoveries. On this week’s “Up Close” show, Aeronautical and Astronautical engineer Dr....

Morongo Basin Rotary Clubs work together for 2025 annual food drive

Three Morongo Basin Rotary clubs combined forces recently for a very successful 2025 annual food drive resulting in 168 bags of food that will...

Lou Harrison House Founder and Director Eva Soltes on “Up Close Show”

Harrison House Music, Arts & Ecology is a residency and performance program for international artists and environmental activists. On this Friday’s (5/2) Z107.7 “Up...

BoxoPROJECTS artist-in-residence Miles Takes on “Up Close Show” this Friday (4/25)

The current BoxoPROJECTS house artist-in-residence in Joshua Tree will be the guest on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show this Friday (4/25).  British artist Miles...

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...

Dance Mojave Performance Collective on the “Up Close Show” this Friday (4/11)

A unique local program and production will be featured on this week’s (4/1111) Z107.7 “Up Close” show.  Choreographer, dancer, educator, and lawyer Jenn Henry,...

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...

Joshua Tree No-Kill Animal Shelter on “Up Close Show” this Friday (3/28)

The Joshua tree No-Kill Animal Shelter has seen significant growth in both service and facilities. On the Z107.7 “Up Close” show this Friday (3/28)...