Tall tales and trickster ghosts: Haunting stories of the Westside

Tall Tales and Trickster Ghosts: Haunting Stories of the Westside

Every October, as nights get longer and fog rolls across the Valley, old stories resurface. These are the kind of stories grandparents swore were true and parents told to keep children out of trouble.

Miguel Ramos recalls his dad's ghost story, which came with a moral: Miguel said. His dad would even tap a spoon on the counter to mimic a bell sound, encouraging Miguel to save his quarters.

Vanessa Lopez shares a similar experience. Her father's story about the ghost nurse was legendary in their family: Vanessa said with a laugh, believing it was her father's way to get them to turn off the TV before midnight.

Author's summary: Haunting stories from the Westside.

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Westside Connect Westside Connect — 2025-10-30

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