Breaking News: Flash-flood warning issued for western L.A. County Los Angeles Times | December 12, 2014 | 3:47 AM The warning came as the biggest winter storm in several years slammed into the region. The storm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Southern California as of 3:30 a.m., with reports of trees down. Emergency alerts were sent out on cellphones. For the latest information go to www.latimes.com.