LOS ANGELES — Gusty winds sweeping across Southern California have toppled trees onto roads, cars and yards, killing at least two people, relatives and police said. Offshore winds were gusting Tuesday in many mountain and valley areas, and periods of wind were expected to continue through the week, the National Weather Service said. On Monday, winds toppled huge trees in neighborhoods across Los Angeles and Orange counties. In San Diego, a pine tree crashed onto a rental house, killing a couple who were on vacation.

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