BURNING THE FLAG should be illegal, says President Donald Trump (shutterstock).

An executive order making burning of the American flag a federal offense was signed on Monday by President Donald Trump.

The order, which would require the Justice Department to investigate and prosecute people for that act, goes against a 1989 U.S. Supreme Court ruling declaring flag-burning to be a form of free expression protected by the U.S. Constitution.

“You burn a flag, you get one year in jail,” Trump said, according to the Associated Press, “You don’t get 10 years, you don’t get one month.”

He also is requiring Attorney General Pam Bondi to go to court to challenge the 1989 ruling. Trump indicted that his intention is that flag-burning would only be a crime if it “likely to incite imminent lawless action.”

‘Tragic Mishap’ kills 20 in Gaza

An Israeli military strike that hit a hospital building in northern Gaza on Monday killed at least 20 people, including five journalists.

According to The New York Times, no immediate explanation for the attack was made, but the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement reading, “Israel deeply regrets the tragic mishap that occurred today at the Nasser Hospital,” adding that “Israel values the work of journalists , medical staff and all civilians.”

Angels and Dodgers post victories

The Los Angeles Angels snapped a three-game losing streak on Monday with a 4-0 win over the Texas Rangers in Arlington.

They got home runs from Logan O’Hoppe (his 19th) and Zach Neto (his 22nd), along with a top-notch 5.2 inning start from Jose Soriano (9-9), who threw 5.4 shutout innings, yielding four hits and striking out six.

The Angels are 62-69 and remain in fourth place in the American League West.

The Los Angeles Dodgers reclaimed sole possession of first place in the National League West with a 7-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Andy Pages hit two home runs and had four RBIs.

The Blue Crew (73-57) now leads the NLW by one game over the San Diego Padres (74-58) after the Padres lost 9-6 to the Seattle Mariners.

Weather: Hot enough for a heat wave?

Tempertures in our West Orange County cities won’t hit the 90s this week – according to forecasts – but they may get close. Tuesday is expected to have a daytime high of 80 with an overnight low of 64. There will be morning clouds and afternoon sun. Wednesday (mostly sunny) – will warm to 83 (64) and again on Thursday (partly cloudy) to 84 (69). Friday is expected to peak at 87 (69 with partly cloudy skies.