PENNYSYLVANIA Governor Josh Shapiro (Wikipedia).

The home of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was attacked by an arsonist in the pre-dawn hours of Sunday, sending him and his guests and family fleeing.

According to the Associated Press, the gathering had earlier celebrated the Jewish holiday of Passover and was awakened at 2 a.m. and evacuated from the governor’s mansion in Harrisburg.

Arrested was Cody Bahmer, 38, of Harrisburg. He will face charges of attempted murder, terrorism and attempted arson.

No one was injured although there was extensive damage to the building, according to authorities.

China halts critical exports

The export of “critical minerals and magnets” has been suspended by China, according to The New York Times.

US AND CHINA flags (Shutterstock).

Those items are considered crucial to the manufacture of automobiles, aerospace components, semiconductors (and computers).

This halt of exports is considered a feature of China’s retaliation to President Donald Trump’s increase in tariffs, some of which are higher for that nation than others.

Reportedly, shipments of those items were halted at the ports where there were planned for export.
The export ban is not permanent; the Chinese government is planning on the issuance of licenses.

Angels lose, stay in first place

The Los Angeles Angels (9-6) lost 7-3 to the Houston Astros on the road on Sunday, but remained in first place in the American League West as the second place Texas Rangers (9-7) lost to the Seattle Mariners.

With a five-run second inning, the home team jumped out to an early lead. All three Angel runs were by home runs. Going deep were Jose Soler (his fourth of the season), Taylor Ward (fifth) and Nolan Schanuel (second).

The Los Angeles Dodgers (11-6) ost 3-1 to the Chicago Cubs.  The home team broke up a 1-1 tie with homers in the seventh and eighth innings.  Tyler Glasnow pitched well in a losing cause, working sixth innings and yielding three hits and two earned runs. He struck out seven batters and walked two.

With the loss, the Blue Crew is in third place in the National League West.

In NBA action Sunday, the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 124-119 and the Los Angeles Lakers – who have clinched a playoff spot – lost 109-81 to the Portland Trail Blazers.

In the NHL, the Anaheim Ducks are hosting the Colorado Avalanche at Honda Center tonight. Check back for final results.

Weather: Down to mid-60s

The cooling trend that began over the weekend is continuing for our West Orange County cities. Monday’s daytime high is expected to be 65 with an overnight low of 54 under cloudy skies with a 14 percent chance of rain.

Tuesday will be slightly warmer at 66 (64) and a 7 percent likelihood of the wet stuff. There will be some morning fog with afternoon sun.

Wednesday cools to 65 (54) with an 11 percent rain likelihood.