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.

Arts & Entertainment

Gary DaigneaultJuly 23, 2026

Theatre 29 Summer Youth Program performers will be live in studio this Friday (7/24)

Since June 22, sixty-one Morongo Basin kids have been learning music, lyrics, lines, and choreography as they get ready to…
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Local News

Gary DaigneaultJuly 11, 2026

San Bernardino County Sheriff enforces OHV laws with own fleet of OHV’s

Off-highway vehicles (OHV) are a popular pastime in the hi-desert, and with the amount of rural properties and dirt roads…
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Gary DaigneaultJuly 9, 2026

Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe on Up Close Show this Friday (7/10)

Former Yucca Valley Councilmember, San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe, has served on the Board since December of…
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Gary DaigneaultJune 25, 2026

Morongo Basin Sheriff Station’s Capt. Scovel on Up Close Show this Friday (6/26)

In November of 2025, Steve Scovel was promoted to Captain and given command of the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station. As…
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Arts & Entertainment

Gary DaigneaultJune 11, 2026

“Fortressed” actress and author Sharianne Greer on “Up Close Show” this Friday (6/12)

Actress and author Sharianne Greer came to the Morongo Basin a few years ago. After volunteering on stage at Theatre…
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Gary DaigneaultJune 4, 2026

Boys and Girls Club of the Hi-Desert on Up Close Show this Friday (6/5)

The Boys and Girls Club of the Hi-Desert will start their summer program on June 8. On the Z107.7 “Up…
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Joshua Tree National Park

Gary DaigneaultMay 28, 2026

Joshua Tree National Park Association on Up Close Show this Friday (5/29)

Since 1962, The Joshua Tree National Park Association has served as the bridge between supporters and the park. As the…
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Gary DaigneaultMay 7, 2026

Yucca Valley Parks and Rec and Nature Museum reps on Up Close Show this Friday (5/8)

The Town of Yucca Valley is offering some fun events that offer residents special activities and information. On the Z107.7…
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Arts & Entertainment

Gary DaigneaultApril 30, 2026

Dan Navarro, Remo Packer, Karen Gladis on “Up Close Show” this Friday (4/30)

In November 2025, Twentynine Palms was awarded a Levitt Music Series Grant, creating a series of free outdoor family-friendly live…
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Arts & Entertainment

Gary DaigneaultApril 23, 2026

La Copine founders on “Up Close Show” this Friday (4/24)

In 2015 a trip to Pioneertown inspired Niki Hill and Claire Wadsworth, looking to start a new restaurant, to take…
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Arts & Entertainment

Gary DaigneaultApril 16, 2026

Desert Oracle Ken Layne on “Up Close Show” this Friday (4/17)

Desert Oracle started as an iconic magazine focusing on the mystery and legends of the desert. Desert Oracle radio, which…
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Local News

Gary DaigneaultApril 9, 2026

Desert Fringe Festival on Up Close Show this Friday (4/10)

In its eighth year of showcasing original, non-traditional, provocative performance art, The Desert Fringe Theatre and Cultural Arts Festival will…
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Local News

Gary DaigneaultMarch 12, 2026

Pat Kearns will talk local music on Friday’s Up Close Show

The Morongo Basin has a vibrant and active music scene with studios and venues alive with talented local musicians. Every…
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Gary DaigneaultMarch 5, 2026

Flying Doctors’ Jeff Grabow talks free medical services this Friday on “Up Close Show”

A remarkable event offering free medical, dental, and vision services will be held at Yucca Valley High School this Saturday…
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Local News

Gary DaigneaultJanuary 29, 2026

Twentynine Palms Water District General Manager Matt Schragge on Up Close Show this Friday (1/30)

Since 1954, the Twentynine Palms Water District, formed by citizens, has been storing and delivering water. Over the years, the…
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Local News

Gary DaigneaultJanuary 15, 2026

Mayor Dan Mintz and City Manager Stone James on “Up Close Show” this Friday (1/16)

The City of Twentynine Palms is enjoying new energy, new growth and a spike in visitation. On the Z107.7 “Up…
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Gary DaigneaultDecember 18, 2025

San Bernardino County Fire Battalion Chief Travis Aguirre on “Up Close Show” Friday (12/19)

The holidays are upon us, and we want you and your family to enjoy the season in safety. San Bernardino…
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Gary DaigneaultDecember 11, 2025

Seth Zaharias talks Rock Rumble Royale on the “Up Close Show” this Friday (12/12)

This Friday’s “Up Close” show with Gary Daigneault will be all about the 2nd annual Rock Rumble Royale event in…
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Gary DaigneaultNovember 20, 2025

Dance duo on “The Up Close Show with Gary Daigneault” this Friday (11/21)

Dance Mojave’s Desert Nutcracker is back by popular demand. This reimagined performance of the holiday classic, set for December 5…
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Gary DaigneaultNovember 13, 2025

Rattlesnake relocator and Mane Street Stampeder Phil Bonafede on Up Close Show on Friday (11/14)

This week’s “Z107.7 “Up Close” show will feature the multi-faceted Phil Bonafede. Phil will talk with host Gary Daigneault about…
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Gary Daigneault

Theatre 29 Summer Youth Program performers will be live in studio this Friday (7/24)

San Bernardino County Sheriff enforces OHV laws with own fleet of OHV’s

Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe on Up Close Show this Friday (7/10)

Morongo Basin Sheriff Station’s Capt. Scovel on Up Close Show this Friday (6/26)

“Fortressed” actress and author Sharianne Greer on “Up Close Show” this Friday (6/12)

Boys and Girls Club of the Hi-Desert on Up Close Show this Friday (6/5)

Joshua Tree National Park Association on Up Close Show this Friday (5/29)

Yucca Valley Parks and Rec and Nature Museum reps on Up Close Show this Friday (5/8)

Dan Navarro, Remo Packer, Karen Gladis on “Up Close Show” this Friday (4/30)

La Copine founders on “Up Close Show” this Friday (4/24)

Desert Oracle Ken Layne on “Up Close Show” this Friday (4/17)

Desert Fringe Festival on Up Close Show this Friday (4/10)

Pat Kearns will talk local music on Friday’s Up Close Show

Flying Doctors’ Jeff Grabow talks free medical services this Friday on “Up Close Show”

Twentynine Palms Water District General Manager Matt Schragge on Up Close Show this Friday (1/30)

Mayor Dan Mintz and City Manager Stone James on “Up Close Show” this Friday (1/16)

San Bernardino County Fire Battalion Chief Travis Aguirre on “Up Close Show” Friday (12/19)

Seth Zaharias talks Rock Rumble Royale on the “Up Close Show” this Friday (12/12)

Dance duo on “The Up Close Show with Gary Daigneault” this Friday (11/21)

Rattlesnake relocator and Mane Street Stampeder Phil Bonafede on Up Close Show on Friday (11/14)

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