Living in Chatsworth exposes you to a lot of strange things either within the city itself or in the surrounding area of Los Angeles. Its position on the outskirts of the L.A. metropolitan area makes it an ideal place to look for things which otherwise might be untouched, making it a go-to location for niche oddities and weird phenomena. So let’s look at some of the events going on in this quiet and small suburb. UFO Activity Everybody knows about UFOs. Ever since one crashed at Roswell, New Mexico and rumors spread about the “secret” installation at Area 51, people are watching the skies endless to catch signs of extraterrestrial life. But the area above Chatsworth is especially popular with ufologists. Not only did the community serve as the first “aerial battle” in the continental United States, but residents continue to say that they see flying saucers in Topanga Canyon, a nature preserve northwest of Chatsworth. Ghosts and Goblins Topanga Canyon isn’t the only noteworthy canyon in the San Gabriel Valley outside of the Chatsworth. Another popular destination for occult enthusiasts is Turnbull Canyon. Rumored to be haunted since before Western settlement, disappearances have been reported here since time immemorial. It even had such a poor reputation that the native Americans living in southern California called it “Hutukngna,” or “the dark place.” Ghosts and witches have been reported here for centuries and the legends continue to this day. Some Strange Design… Chatsworth doesn’t have just scary places, however. There are also plenty of oddball locations in the area surrounding it. One of the strangest of these can be found in neighboring Burbank, one of the largest suburbs of the Los Angeles metro. The Fry’s Electronics here has taken a rather unique design motif both for the façade as well as the interior, outfitting it with classic B-movie props and monsters among the vast shelves. Some of these are rumored to have actually been used in the heyday of low-budget horror and sci-fi productions, making it just as much as museum as it is a store. So the next time you come through Chatsworth—or if you live here already—be sure to stop at these places. They really are a unique trip. Message brought to you by Valley Indoor RV Storage in Chatsworth, CA. Valley Indoor RV Storage 20701 Plummer Street Chatsworth , CA 91311 (818) 600-4241
