The KLITE Morning Show with Catherine
With over three decades of experience in radio broadcast, Catherine has one of the most recognizable voices in the community of Santa Barbara. Catherine has been hosting the KLITE Morning Show for over 30 years, entertaining and informing listeners. Catherine is known as a “champion for non-profits”, collectively volunteering thousands hours as an emcee, host and auctioneer for countless events, helping to bring significant exposure and millions of dollars to local agencies. Catherine has been the recipient of Congressional recognition for “making a difference in the community through broadcast”, named Santa Barbara’s “Woman of the Year” in 2020” by the Santa Barbara Foundation, recipient of the “Shinning Star” award from the Rape Crisis Center and this year was given the inaugural “Good Egg” award from McDonalds.
Recently Catherine has brought together a vibrant team of talented contributors to expand the KLITE family and add even more fun, variety and inspiration for listeners.
Show contributors include:
Kelly Bridges, Featured Lifestyle Reporter
Tune in daily for Kelly’s ‘Every Day Is a Holiday’ feature.
Kelly Bridges has been a national radio and TV voice talent for over 30 years. After working in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle radio, she’s happy to call Santa Barbara County home since 2002. She’s an award winning creative director & copywriter and while her radio experience spans across several different formats and skills, she calls working with K-LITE’s morning show and Catherine is among the most enjoyable. Every week Kelly brings insights and laughs on a range of life-style topics!
Noah benShea
Listen every weekday on the Morning Show for the Inspirational quote of the day by Noah benShea.
Noah benShea is one of North America’s most respected and beloved poet-philosophers. He is the international best selling author of 30 books translated into 18 languages and embraced around the world. His famed Jacob the Baker book series is now a feature film streaming on all the major platforms. When introduced at the Library of Congress, Noah was described as “a national treasure.” Find more about Noah at noahbenshea.com.
Dawn Schroeder, KLITE Morning Show Sports Reporter. Catch her every Tuesday at 7:45am.
Dawn has been a life-long athlete and coached for over two decades. She first stepped onto the deck of the pool in her teens, eventually qualifying for the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Trials. Remaining active through her life, Dawn continues to compete in swimming and running events, recently competing in The Canadian Ironman! As a coach, Dawn founded Moms In Motion and Momentum4 Life, working with hundreds of women, men and children – training them for triathlons. These days you can find her coaching at Los Banos and the Coral Casino or teaching her 1st grade class at Hollister School.
Lois Mahalia – “New Music Fridays”
Lois is a Guyana-born, Santa Barbara-based singer-songwriter with a powerful voice and stage presence. She has shared stages with Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald and toured for years with Joe Walsh.
Tune in every other Friday to the Morning Show when Lois joins Catherine to spotlight three new music releases. They listen, discuss, and get Lois’s perspective as a longtime musician.
Tina Balue – “Talk of the Town”
Tune in every Thursday at 7:45 a.m. for Tina’s “Talk of the Town,” where she shares fantastic upcoming weekend events in a lively chat with Catherine.
Tina is a longtime community advocate, professional auctioneer and emcee who serves as the Director of Development for Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County.
Tina brings plenty of energy to everything she does. Each week on K-LITE, she brings that same enthusiasm to “Talk of the Town,” sharing what’s happening around the county, introducing listeners to the people behind it and helping everyone find something new to experience in their own backyard. Have an event, milestone, or story the community should know about? Reach out to Tina at ballueonair@gmail.com.
K-LITE Weather Kid
Every Wednesday at 7:45am, listen for the weekly KLITE Weather Kid, featuring local kids ages 5-14. Kids have the opportunity to come into the station for a tour, talk on the air about some of their favorite hobbies and deliver a real KLITE weather forecast! Email cathremak@yahoo.com and provide details, Weather Kid name and your email and contact number
New K-LITE Feature – Ask the Mayor!
Have questions for our Mayor of Santa Barbara, Randy Rouse? Mayor Rouse joins Catherine in the K-LITE studio the last Friday of each month at 8:15am. He’ll answer listener questions regarding our city of Santa Barbara. Submit your question here and Catherine will select several each month for lively conversation.
