The winter storm brought heavy rain, flooding, and road closures across California. Officials evacuated people, closed major roads, and declared a state of emergency.

A Christmas storm that drenched Los Angeles on Wednesday led to the partial closure of the 5 freeway in the San Fernando ...

There were no immediate reports of injuries requiring hospitalization, said Chris Prater, a Fire Department spokesman.

As of early Wednesday, Long Beach fire officials have already responded to nine reports of power lines down or arcing, and one report of flooding near Cedar Avenue and West Third Street.

The storm is expected to bring significant rain and strong winds to Long Beach through Saturday night, Dec. 27.