NewsTalk 870 KRLA-AM Radio Personalities to Appear at TOWNHALL 2005 - LA's Talkfest; Sunday, October 16, Event at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, Calif., Features Top Talkers Addressing Hot Topics, Sharing Candid Thoughts

"We're pleased to present such a distinguished panel at this inaugural TOWNHALL event," said Terry Fahy, vice president/general manager of the Salem Los Angeles cluster. "They share many ideals but come to their conclusions from very different points of reference. It should be extremely interesting to hear them speak their minds on the most timely topics of October 16, 2005."

Tickets to TOWNHALL 2005 - LA's Talkfest are $25 and $45 per person. Special VIP tickets, which include a pre-event reception and "meet and greet" with the panel plus premium seating, are $85 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to www.krla870.com or call the Alex Theatre box office at 818-243-ALEX.

NewsTalk 870 KRLA-AM is 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 August 15, 2005