SPECIAL REPORT
People
The 10 people most likely to make news in Los Angeles during 1998.
11
Trends
What’s in and what’s out for the coming year in trend-setting L.A.
10
Small Business
Entrepreneurs, who play an unusually important role in the Los Angeles economy, discuss their expectations for 1998.
12-13
Review
The sale of Northrop Grumman Corp., News Corp.’s decision to buy the Dodgers and the $1.3 billion Getty Center opening were among the 1997 milestones.
7
What’s Ahead
An industry-by-industry outlook for L.A.’s economy trends and events to watch for in the coming year.
20-24
OTHER NEWS
The List
The 25 highest assessed properties in Los Angeles County.
26-27
Football
Mayor Richard Riordan has been working primarily behind the scenes to bring pro football back to L.A.
3
INSIDE
Business Digest 30
Econowatch 28
LABJ 100 29