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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Gary DaigneaultMay 22, 2025

Native Plant Expert Christina Sanchez on “Up Close Show” this Friday to talk springtime in the desert

It is Spring in the desert! Local herbalist, botanist, and native plant expert Christina Sanchez will be the guest on…
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Gary DaigneaultMay 15, 2025

Twentynine Palms High School brings back “Hall of Fame” with three new inductees

After a nine-year hiatus, Twentynine Palms High School is bringing back their Hall of Fame program with three grads set…
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Local News

Gary DaigneaultMay 8, 2025

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…
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Gary DaigneaultMay 5, 2025

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…
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Gary DaigneaultMay 1, 2025

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…
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Arts & Entertainment

Gary DaigneaultApril 24, 2025

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…
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Local News

Gary DaigneaultApril 17, 2025

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…
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Arts & Entertainment

Gary DaigneaultApril 10, 2025

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. Jenn Henry is…
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Arts & Entertainment

Gary DaigneaultApril 3, 2025

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…
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Local News

Gary DaigneaultMarch 27, 2025

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”…
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Gary DaigneaultMarch 24, 2025

What does it take to start a small business in Twentynine Palms?

The City of Twentynine Palms is growing, and part of that growth is a booming small business scene. On a…
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Arts & Entertainment

Gary DaigneaultMarch 20, 2025

Desert Fringe founder Miri Hunter on “Up Close Show” this Friday (3/21)

The 8th annual iteration of the Desert Fringe Theatre and Cultural Arts Festival will be in Twentynine Palms March 28-30,…
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Local News

Gary DaigneaultMarch 18, 2025

Who has responsibility for maintaining dirt “social roads” in the City of Twentynine Palms?

Dirt roads connect our community, criss crossing from business to home to hiking grounds. But who is responsible for these…
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Gary DaigneaultMarch 13, 2025

Twentynine Palms City Manager Stone James on Up Close Show this Friday (3/14)

The City of Twentynine Palms has been experiencing a renaissance since the inception of the downtown Freedom Plaza project. New…
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Community Events

Gary DaigneaultMarch 8, 2025

Flying Doctors offering free dental and vision care this weekend (3/8 – 3/9)

An all-volunteer team of dentists, hygienists, and vision professionals is returning to the Morongo Basin this weekend (March 8th and…
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Gary DaigneaultFebruary 27, 2025

The Flying Doctors dropping into “The Up Close Show” on Friday (2/28)

The Flying Doctors are coming into Yucca Valley March 8th and 9th. Hundreds of local residents are expected to take…
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Gary DaigneaultFebruary 20, 2025

Twentynine Palms Water District’s General Manager Matt Shragge on “Up Close Show” Friday (2/21)

The Twentynine Palms Water District serves a population of approximately 18,000 residents within an 87-square mile area. General Manager Matt…
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Gary DaigneaultFebruary 13, 2025

Firebirds Rinkside Announcer Tim O’Brien on Up Close Show this Friday (2/14)

The guest on Friday’s Z107.7 Up Close Show with Gary Daigneault, is Emmy Award winning Sports Anchor for NBC Palm Springs,…
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Gary DaigneaultFebruary 6, 2025

Morongo Basin Unity Home representatives on “Up Close Show” this Friday (2/7)

One in three women and one in four men experience at least one form of domestic violence from an intimate…
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Local News

Gary DaigneaultFebruary 4, 2025

Selling fentanyl that results in a death may add “murder” to list of charges for offenders, says SB County Deputy District Attorney

On a recent episode of the Z107.7 Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault spoke with Supervising Deputy District Attorney for…
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Gary Daigneault

Native Plant Expert Christina Sanchez on “Up Close Show” this Friday to talk springtime in the desert

Twentynine Palms High School brings back “Hall of Fame” with three new inductees

Aeronautical and Astronomical Engineer Gary Blackwood on the “Up Close Show” this Friday (5/9)

Morongo Basin Rotary Clubs work together for 2025 annual food drive

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

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

Morongo Basin Conservation Association President Steve Bardwell on “Up Close Show” this Friday (4/18)

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

Journalist and Photographer Hilary Sloane on the “Up Close Show” this Friday (4/4)

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

What does it take to start a small business in Twentynine Palms?

Desert Fringe founder Miri Hunter on “Up Close Show” this Friday (3/21)

Who has responsibility for maintaining dirt “social roads” in the City of Twentynine Palms?

Twentynine Palms City Manager Stone James on Up Close Show this Friday (3/14)

Flying Doctors offering free dental and vision care this weekend (3/8 – 3/9)

The Flying Doctors dropping into “The Up Close Show” on Friday (2/28)

Twentynine Palms Water District’s General Manager Matt Shragge on “Up Close Show” Friday (2/21)

Firebirds Rinkside Announcer Tim O’Brien on Up Close Show this Friday (2/14)

Morongo Basin Unity Home representatives on “Up Close Show” this Friday (2/7)

Selling fentanyl that results in a death may add “murder” to list of charges for offenders, says SB County Deputy District Attorney

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