News Talk 870 KRLA-AM's Dennis Prager to Appear at Americafest; News Talk 870 KRLA-AM Partners with Southern California's Largest 4th of July Celebration Held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena

Thursday, June 23, 2005 4:57 pm PDT
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 23, 2005--Nationally syndicated radio personality, author and lecturer Dennis Prager, heard 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon on News Talk 870 KRLA-AM, will introduce the Pasadena POPS Orchestra on stage at Americafest, the 79th consecutive celebration of Independence Day at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Monday, July 4. Opening ceremonies will include a special tribute to our armed forces and their families. This traditional fun-filled family daylong extravaganza will culminate in Southern California's largest fireworks display. For tickets or more information on Americafest, visit www.rosebowlstadium.com/rosebowl_4th.htm.

870 KRLA-AM's regular weekday programming will be preempted from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. for a live broadcast from Americafest hosted by its News Director Larry Marino with special guests including Dennis Prager and a variety of local and national dignitaries.

"News Talk 870 KRLA-AM is very proud and excited to be associated with such a patriotic and important holiday event," said Terry Fahy, vice president/general manager, Salem Los Angeles.

News Talk 870 KRLA-AM is owned and operated by Salem Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:SALM), headquartered in Camarillo, CA, the leading U.S. radio broadcaster focused on Christian and family-themed programming. Upon the close of all announced transactions, the company will own 105 radio stations, including 67 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.

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