Salem Los Angeles Stations and Feed the Children Join Forces for Hurricane Katrina Relief

"Our hearts go out to our neighbors across the country who are suffering so greatly," said Terry Fahy, vice president/general manager, Salem Los Angeles. "We all must band together as a nation and respond to their need. At Salem Los Angeles stations we are pleased to have Feed the Children as the catalyst for our many thousands of listeners to participate in the relief effort."

Through Labor Day, listeners to 99.5 KKLA-FM, 95.9 KFSH-FM The Fish(R), NewsTalk 870 KRLA-AM, and NewsTalk 590 KTIE-AM are being directed to a toll-free number at Feed the Children where donations are being accepted. News anchors and personalities are bringing regular updates on recovery efforts, encouraging listeners to give generously.

99.5 KKLA-FM, 95.9 KFSH-FM The Fish(R), NewsTalk 870 KRLA-AM, and NewsTalk 590 KTIE-AM are owned and operated by Salem Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:SALM), headquartered in Camarillo, Calif., the leading U.S. radio broadcaster focused on Christian and family-themed programming. Upon the close of all announced transactions, the company will own 104 radio stations, including 66 stations in 24 of the top 25 markets. In addition to its radio properties, Salem owns Salem Radio Network(R), which syndicates talk, news and music programming to approximately 1,900 affiliates; Salem Radio Representatives(TM), a national radio advertising sales force; Salem Web Network(TM), a leading Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming; and Salem Publishing(TM), a leading publisher of Christian-themed magazines. Additional information about Salem may be accessed at the company's website, www.salem.cc.

Released September 1, 2005