The price of your membership is up to you — you decide how much and how often. Our pledge is to keep original, authoritative journalism for Santa Monicans accessible to all, regardless of their means. Your membership helps accomplish that, and powers journalism focused on solutions to improve the city we share.
Prefer to give a one-time contribution? Click here.
In 1946, Donald John Trump was born. (You could say there’s been trouble ever since.) In 1951, “Donnie Johnny” reportedly threw rocks at a 2-year-old neighbor in his crib in the backyard across from the Trump yard. I’m sure Donnie claimed the toddler “Started it.” By1958, Donnie Johnny developed a twisted fondness for switchblade knives. […]
