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Gary Daigneault

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.…

Spring is coming: Joshua Tree National Park is best on weekdays during busiest seasons

Gary Daigneaultby Gary Daigneault
February 26, 2024
Mines, historic structures and ‘legacy pollution’ getting cleaned up in Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park is crowded, but those in the know can get into the park during off-hours for a better experience. The Park’s Chief Ranger Eric Linares was on the Z107.7 Up Close Show where he spoke with Gary Daigneault about crowds at the park and the best times to visit. “The first thing is, if you can make a mid-week trip, you’re going to be a lot better off. You’ll be able to see a lot more of the park, and you’ll be able to park your car at a lot more places, have better…

Chief Joshua Tree National Park Ranger Eric Linares on “Up Close Show” tomorrow

Gary Daigneaultby Gary Daigneault
February 22, 2024
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ON THE UP CLOSE SHOW FRIDAY

Over 3 million people a year visit our Joshua Tree National Park. Managing those visitors while protecting park resources is a challenge. On this week's “Up Close” show Chief Ranger Eric Linares will talk with host Gary Daigneault about those challenges. From back-country requirements to camping and hiking Linares will share a close look at how Park Rangers operate. The Z107’7 “Up Close” show, live Fridays at 10:00am and podcast at z1077fm.com.

Report of shots fired leads to homicide investigation in Joshua Tree

Gary Daigneaultby Gary Daigneault
February 16, 2024
Report of shots fired leads to homicide investigation in Joshua Tree

The Sheriff’s Specialized Homicide Division is investigating an incident that occurred last night in the Avenidas Neighborhood of Joshua Tree. Homicide Investigator Sergeant Jerry Moreno told Z107.7 News that deputies from the Morongo Basin Station responded to reports of shots fired in the 4700 Block of Avenida La Manana sometime shortly after midnight. The Homicide detail subsequently was notified and were on scene today (2/16) collecting evidence. The investigation is ongoing and Z107.7 will…

President of CMC on “Up Close Show” this Friday (8/16)

Gary Daigneaultby Gary Daigneault
February 15, 2024
Copper Mountain College making changes to support students enrolling and staying in college

Dr. Daren Otten is the Superintendent/President of Copper Mountain College The Superintendent/President of Copper Mountain College will be the guest on this week’s Z107.7 “Up Close Show,” tomorrow (2/14) at 10:00 AM.  Dr. Daren Otten has been leading the college since June of 2019. Host Gary Daigneault will talk to Otten about new programs, athletic expansion, enrollment numbers, financial support for students, and fiscal sustainability. What’s going on at Copper Mountain College on the Z107.7…

School art outreach program “Groundwork Arts” on Up Close Show 2/9

Gary Daigneaultby Gary Daigneault
February 8, 2024
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ON THE UP CLOSE SHOW FRIDAY

Rhonda Coleman A remarkable program bringing arts and artists to our local schools will be featured on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show with host Gary Daigneault this Friday. Rhonda Coleman, the Director of Groundwork Arts, will be the guest and talk about this innovative outreach program and the recent groundswell of the arts in our Morongo Basin. Arts Professional Rhonda Coleman, on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show this Friday (2/9) at10:00 AM and podcast at z1077fm.com

Theatre 29 President Charles Harvey on “Up Close Show” Friday (2/2)

Gary Daigneaultby Gary Daigneault
February 1, 2024
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ON THE UP CLOSE SHOW FRIDAY

The live arts are alive and well in our Morongo Basin. Now in its 25th year, Theatre 29 is an all-volunteer, non-profit, Community Theatre Organization. This Friday at 10:00 am, the newly installed President of Theatre 29, Charles Harvey, will join host Gary Daigneault on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show. Harvey is a local theatrical director, actor, producer, stage designer and playwright with over 35 years of experience. What’s up in local theater, on the Z107.7 Up Close show this Friday.

County Fire Chief Dan Munsey on “Up Close Show” this Friday (1/26)

Gary Daigneaultby Gary Daigneault
January 25, 2024
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ON THE UP CLOSE SHOW FRIDAY

Want to know what is behind all those big “No on W” signs placed along the highway? On the Z107.7 “Up Close Show" this Friday, County Fire Chief Dan Munsey joins County Board of Supervisors Chairman Dawn Rowe to unpack the back story in this latest iteration of the FP-5 saga. Host Gary Daigneault will talk with Munsey and Rowe about other County services and local projects as well. The Z107.7 “Up Close Show" is on the air Fridays at 10:00am and as a podcast right here.

Assemblyman Greg Wallis on “Up Close Show” this Friday (1/19)

Gary Daigneaultby Gary Daigneault
January 18, 2024
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ON THE UP CLOSE SHOW FRIDAY

Assemblyman Greg Wallis When California redrew their Assembly Districts, our Morongo Basin was split. East end District 34 takes in Twentynine Palms, Landers, Wonder Valley, and Johnson Valley. The West end District 47 includes Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, Morongo Valley, Pioneertown and the National Park. Both are represented by Republicans. Greg Wallis, the West end Assemblyman, will be the guest on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show this Friday (1/19). Wallis will share the challenges and priorities of…

Nadia Clark and Snake Jagger on “Up Close Show” this Friday

Gary Daigneaultby Gary Daigneault
January 11, 2024

This Friday (1/12) the unique “Live from Joshua Tree” event will be the focus of the Z107.7 “Up Close” show. The event will see 10 exceptional presentations by area residents of distinction at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center January 27th. Mil-Tree Executive Director Cheryl Montelle will join host Gary Daigneault and presenters Nadia Clark and Snake Jagger. Listen and call-in live this Friday at 10:00 a.m. https://z1077fm.com/podcasts/up-close-show/

Bob “Derwood” Andrews on Up Close Show this Friday (1/5)

Gary Daigneaultby Gary Daigneault
January 4, 2024
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ON THE UP CLOSE SHOW FRIDAY

From the cutting edge of the British Punk scene to our Hi-Desert: the guest on this week's Z107.7 “Up Close” Show is Bob “Derwood” Andrews, Guitarist, writer, and founding member of Generation X, Empire, Westworld, Dead Horse, Moondogg, Speedtwinn, Tone Poet and other glorious stuff. Andrews will talk with host Gary Daigneault about his remarkable artistic journey and colorful career. Call-in live with a true music icon, this Friday (1/5) at 10:00am here on Z107.7

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