As Richard Alarcon was on his way to the Topanga Plaza on Sept. 12, 2008, news of the Chatsworth Metrolink collision was broadcasted through the radio. The Los Angeles City Council member was no stranger to collision tragedies as 21 years ago his son died due to subsequent injuries after a car accident. Rushing to the scene, he along with other first responders, attempted to save as many lives as possible. One year later, he stood before a crowd of… Read more

After an out-pouring of interest from the community the office of councilman Greg Smith worked with them to build a memorial for the victims and those who were at the scene lending a hand. “People are very moved by the accident,” said office spokesman Matt Meyerhoff. “It’s important to have a lasting physical marker where people can go to on the anniversary and reflect…and also to remember the way it brought the community together, hundreds and hundreds of emergency response… Read more

A woman, about 18 years old, was struck by an Amtrak train on Tampa Avenue as it was heading towards the Chatsworth station on Monday at about 3:45 p.m., after stepping in front of the train, authorities said. “It appears to be intentional at this point,” said Sergeant II Tim Walters of the Los Angeles Police Department. “We found a suicide note and until we verify the validity of the actions and true name of the individual we are withholding… Read more