Wild storm soaks California, thousands lose power

Strong gales and sheets of rain that knocked out electricity, flooded freeways and toppled trees in Northern California churned Thursday to a slide-prone Southern California bracing for its own beating. http://bit.ly/1zVQpup _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WJLA on Facebook:   / wjlatv   WJLA on Twitter:   / abc7news   Subscribe to WJLA on YouTube:    / @7newsdc   Daily News Playlist:    • WJLA Washington, DC - Daily News   For more information, visit https://wjla.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 703.236.9480 WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, and weather. #WJLA #abc7news #DCNews