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 DaigneaultNovember 6, 2025

Caitlin Gill from Joshua Tree Astronomy Adventures join Gary Daigneault on the Up Close Show this Friday (11/7)

A new way to explore the Joshua Tree National Park offers a unique personal experience after dark. On the Z107.7…
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Gary DaigneaultOctober 16, 2025

Hi-Desert Water District discusses new sewer project and more on Up Close Show this Friday (10/17)

After a brief hiatus, the Hi-Desert Water District is back in full swing with Phase 2 of the sewer system…
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Gary DaigneaultSeptember 18, 2025

Hwy 62 Open Studio Art Tours on “Up Close Show” this Friday (9/19)

Over the first three weekends in October, the Hwy 62 Open Studio Art Tours is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for art…
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Gary DaigneaultSeptember 11, 2025

Talking trash on the Up Close Show this Friday (9/12)

Residents of California have seen a plethora of changes to requirements for trash and organic waste disposal. As state laws…
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Gary DaigneaultAugust 28, 2025

Morongo Basin Healthcare District’s Dianna Anderson on Up Close Show this Friday (8/29)

The Morongo Basin Healthcare District was first formed to provide medical care throughout the region. They work to ensure members…
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Gary DaigneaultJuly 24, 2025

Theatre 29 Summer Youth Program on “Up Close Show” this Friday (July 25)

The Theatre 29 Summer Youth Theatre Program takes the stage this weekend with 54 local kids in 2 age groups…
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Gary DaigneaultJuly 17, 2025

Keep-A-Breast Foundation founder Shaney Jo Darden on “Up Close Show” this Friday (7/18)

Now celebrating its 25th year, the Keep-A-Breast Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a mission to reduce breast cancer risk…
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Gary DaigneaultJuly 10, 2025

Hi-Desert Artists Gallery on Up Close Show this Friday (July 11)

A new art gallery in Yucca Valley is holding a fundraising silent and live auction Friday, July 11, and two…
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Gary DaigneaultJune 26, 2025

Yucca Valley Recreation Supervisor Clayton Rardon on “The Up Close Show with Gary Daigneault” on Friday (6/27)

The town of Yucca Valley offers a wide variety of activities for all ages. Sports, activities, special events, classes and…
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Gary DaigneaultJune 19, 2025

Twentynine Palms Community Development Director Keith Gardner on “Up Close Show” this Friday (6/20)

The City of Twentynine Palms is going through a growth spurt in both the public and private sectors with new…
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Gary DaigneaultJune 11, 2025

Submit questions for California’s 23rd District Congressional Candidates, on the “Up Close Show” this Friday (6/13)

The public is being invited to take part in a special edition of the Z107.7 “Up Close” show this Friday.…
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Gary DaigneaultMay 29, 2025

San Bernardino County Chairman Dawn Rowe live on “Up Close Show” this Friday (5/30)

The Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors, Dawn Rowe, will be the guest on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show…
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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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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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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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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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Gary Daigneault

Caitlin Gill from Joshua Tree Astronomy Adventures join Gary Daigneault on the Up Close Show this Friday (11/7)

Hi-Desert Water District discusses new sewer project and more on Up Close Show this Friday (10/17)

Hwy 62 Open Studio Art Tours on “Up Close Show” this Friday (9/19)

Talking trash on the Up Close Show this Friday (9/12)

Morongo Basin Healthcare District’s Dianna Anderson on Up Close Show this Friday (8/29)

Theatre 29 Summer Youth Program on “Up Close Show” this Friday (July 25)

Keep-A-Breast Foundation founder Shaney Jo Darden on “Up Close Show” this Friday (7/18)

Hi-Desert Artists Gallery on Up Close Show this Friday (July 11)

Yucca Valley Recreation Supervisor Clayton Rardon on “The Up Close Show with Gary Daigneault” on Friday (6/27)

Twentynine Palms Community Development Director Keith Gardner on “Up Close Show” this Friday (6/20)

Submit questions for California’s 23rd District Congressional Candidates, on the “Up Close Show” this Friday (6/13)

San Bernardino County Chairman Dawn Rowe live on “Up Close Show” this Friday (5/30)

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)

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