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 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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Local News

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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Local News

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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Local News

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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Local News

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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Local News

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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Local News

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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Local News

Gary DaigneaultJanuary 30, 2025

San Bernardino County Fire talk wildfire risk and how to protect your home on “Up Close Show” this Friday (1/31)

The catastrophic fires that devastated nearby cities and neighborhoods was a wake-up call on the regional effects of climate change…
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Local News

Gary DaigneaultJanuary 27, 2025

Twentynine Palms animal shelter aiming for “No Kill” status in 2025

The city-run animal shelter in Twentynine Palms will soon be classified as a “no-kill” shelter. That’s the intention of Rick…
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Local News

Gary DaigneaultJanuary 24, 2025

CHP Officers discuss the dangers of SR247 and the fatalities plaguing Old Woman Springs Road

State Route 247 is one of the most dangerous roads in the Morongo Basin. Known locally as Old Woman Springs…
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Local News

Gary DaigneaultJanuary 23, 2025

Rick Boyd from “Palms and Paws” Twentynine Palms animal shelter on “The Up Close Show” this Friday (1/24)

The City of Twentynine Palms maintains the “Palms and Paws” animal shelter to serve the community and its pet lovers.…
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Local News

Gary DaigneaultJanuary 20, 2025

CHP Officers discuss the dangers of the Morongo Grade and the changes heading down the hill

The Morongo Grade is one of the primary routes into the Morongo Basin and the closest connection to Palm Springs…
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Local News

Gary DaigneaultJanuary 17, 2025

Deputy District Attorney Douglas Poston explains Proposition 36

On Friday’s Z107.7 Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault spoke with Douglas Poston, the Supervising Deputy District Attorney for the…
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Local News

Gary DaigneaultJanuary 9, 2025

Proposition 36 discussion on “Up Close Show” tomorrow (1/10)

In the November election, Californians passed Proposition 36, increasing penalties for theft and drug crimes including fentanyl. It also creates…
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Local News

Gary DaigneaultJanuary 7, 2025

Hotel owner talks business development in 29 Palms

On a recent episode of the Z107.7 Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault spoke with TBID Board Member, Ashton Ramsey.…
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Gary Daigneault

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

San Bernardino County Fire talk wildfire risk and how to protect your home on “Up Close Show” this Friday (1/31)

Twentynine Palms animal shelter aiming for “No Kill” status in 2025

CHP Officers discuss the dangers of SR247 and the fatalities plaguing Old Woman Springs Road

Rick Boyd from “Palms and Paws” Twentynine Palms animal shelter on “The Up Close Show” this Friday (1/24)

CHP Officers discuss the dangers of the Morongo Grade and the changes heading down the hill

Deputy District Attorney Douglas Poston explains Proposition 36

Proposition 36 discussion on “Up Close Show” tomorrow (1/10)

Hotel owner talks business development in 29 Palms

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