Nearly 20,000 lose power in L.A. County as strong winds topple trees
(LA Times Auto Racing)

Nearly 20,000 customers lost power late Thursday as powerful winds hit Los Angeles County, toppling trees and damaging electric lines. The winds ranged from 15 to 40 mph, but the National Weather Service said gusts could reach 65 mph in parts of the L.A. County mountains. More than 14,300 Los Angeles...