California storm wreaks havoc as snow hits Los Angeles - BBC News

Mass power outages, flooding, and the closures of both motorways and beaches are reported in California as a rare winter storm sweeps the US state.

After days of high winds, more than 120,00 people, many of whom live in the Los Angeles area, are without power.

The storm, which is due to weaken, is one of the strongest to hit the state in decades.