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Local Talk Show Host Asks Neil Derry To Step Down

May 20, 2011
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Joshua Tree, Ca.- In a rare commentary during the Z107.7 Friday talk show, host Gary Daigneault, while discussing the legislation authored by Assemblyman Paul Cook, called on 3rd District Supervisor Neil Derry to “do the right thing and step down.”  Daigneault has always been a champion for the rights of citizens, often reminding his callers that everyone is innocent until proven guilty, until now. SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Paul Cook’s (R-Yucca Valley) legislation dealing with indicted local officials is moving forward in the State Legislature. AB 309 would require those officials...

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Cactus Thorns Readers Choice Awards-2010

January 1, 2011
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Cactus Thorns Readers Choice Awards-2010

Yucca Valley, Ca- Having  recently joined this Band Wagon that has been rollin’ for over ten years along some pretty bumpy terrain, I started to review previous articles that were posted to this Blog, Cactus Thorns, by reading some of the author’s archives. When you click on the author’s name, you will be sent to their story archives. It has been fun going back in time and I have to tell you, everyone that I have read has been true from the oldest post to the newest post.  Some contributors have...

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FEEDING THE BEAST….

December 31, 2010
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CactusThorns-Going Up!

CACTUSTHORNS.COM   The 24-Hour News Revolution !  Having completed a basic radio class at Z107.7 some time ago, I was taught by Gary Daigneault, ROP instructor, the importance of reporting the facts, citing the source of information and writing 30 second spot commercials, among other broadcasting skills at the station. I was able to apply my new skills as a volunteer radio announcer for a Christian radio station one week after completing the course.  There was one lesson presented to the students that really made an impression on me, the importance of...

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Two ways of life collide in Wonder Valley

November 22, 2010
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Two ways of life collide in Wonder Valley

First published in the Los Angeles Times on January 5, 2010. Reporting from Wonder Valley — Eric Hamburg bought a house in this valley of wrinkled mountains and sugar-soft sand to escape life in Los Angeles and drink in the empty solitude only the desert can provide. “I loved the peace and quiet. I loved the tremendous sky. I loved the heat in the summer,” he enthused about his remote getaway outside Twentynine Palms. “It was like a safety valve for me.” FOR THE RECORD: Wonder Valley: An article...

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Candidates- It Costs you Nada!

September 8, 2010
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Candidates- It Costs you Nada!

AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL CANDIDATES Morongo Basin, Ca.- Dear Candidates, Do you have $25,000.00 to spend on your campaign? In the past, some candidates spent that amount on their small local election campaign to print glossy color political ad mailers and purchase radio air time.  Were you invited to an “Invitation Only” fund raiser looking for big donations? Did you answer no to these questions?…..Welcome to the club.  There are decent and honest candidates that want to serve our community that need to get their message out to the voters.  I do not...

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