| Regular Features | |
| 18 | Publisher's Letter |
| 22 | Comment: An Open Line For Psl Readers |
| 28 | Sandscript: Palms Are Crossed With Silver On Golden Palm Canyon Drive |
| 30 | Psl Informant: Facts For Observation And Speculation |
| 38 | Around Town: Club Openings, Social & Cultural Activities Launch New Season |
| 63 | Lifestyle: Vibrations Of Femininity |
| 66 | Fashion: Cast A Golden Glow During The Holiday Season |
| 76 | Art: Robert Wood: Special Exhibit Of Serigraphs, Paintings, At Aaron Brothers |
| 84 | Art: Gallery Scene: Variety Of Exhibits In Local Art Centers |
| 97 | Palm Springs Life's Guide: Where To Go, What To Do |
| 133 | Villager Revisited: This Holiday Month 19 And 20 Years Ago |
| 150 | Raising A Racquet: New Pro, Movie, Tennis Academy Make News |
| 152 | My L.a.: From Christmas Music To Belly Dancers; Or Maybe Just A Drive Around Town |
| 154 | Books And Authors: Gift Books 1974 Something Deluxe For Everyone |
| 158 | Films: Lerner & Loewe's "little Prince" Offsets The Blahs Of Other Releases |
| 162 | Stocks: Steady, There; Apply The Prudent Man's Rule |
| 169 | Real Estate Bazaar: For Land's Sake |
| 170 | Shopper's Bazaar: For Gifts And Personal Pleasure |
| 172 | Astrological Forecast: December's Destinies |
| Special Interest | |
| 78 | Peter Piening: A Nationally Recognized Artist Who Lives The Life Of A Recluse |
| 81 | Art As An Investment: Keep The Faith And Know Your Dealer |
| 85 | Creative Christmas Shopping: Want A $2 Million Estate... Or Would You Settle For A Wooden Spoon? |
| 88 | Gift Guide: Finest Offerings In The Desert Empire |
| 92 | Hanukkah: Sing "tradition" The Festival Of Lights Is Shining |
| 95 | Bulgari: How It Became The World's Most Elegant Jewel Salon |
| 134 | Archbishop Clavel: After Self-imposed Exile, Panamanian Returns Home To Champion The Poor |
| 137 | Harry Oliver's Christmas Stories: Tall Tales From The "desert Rat Scrapbook" |
| 140 | Rose Bowl History: Pig Chases And Chariot Races Until Someone Thought Of Football |
| 144 | San Francisco Restaurant Guide: Some Of The Bay Area's Best Eateries |
ABOUT THE COVER: Excitement increases as the holidays approach, and wardrobes to match the mood of celebration are being planned. Our cover girl casts a pure holiday glow in hostess pajamas of liquid satin, sheltered by a gold and silver jeweled jacket. (From I. Magnin. For more festive fashions, see pages 66 through 71. Photo by Teke.