Guatemalan immigrant Elder Rodriguez talks about being a landscaper in the city of Thousand Oaks.

Nancy Lopez reflects on the impact that Ronald Reagan had on her family history.

Jamshid Ashgvari left Iran after the 1979 Revolution, and during Iran's war with Iraq.

Kimi Gonzalez talks about balancing home life, work life and school.

Returning to live with my parents at 40 years-old.

How spray painting changed the life of one Angeleno.

How a wedding anniversary took a dark and unexpected turn.

Being called gay at 12 years old made me realize who I am.

A 26-year-old student returns to college after failing high school and his family.

A father talks about the day he left his family and moved to the US.

Abel talks us about growing up gay and undocumented in Los Angeles.

Carolina decides to fight off the weight after having an epiphany. 

At a young age, Karen was molested. No one was aware what was going on.

Sonic Trace is a new story-telling project that begins in the heart of Los Angeles and crosses into Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.

Sonic Trace is KCRW's story-telling project that begins in the heart of Los Angeles and crosses into Mexico and across Latin America.

For a 'Dreamer,' going back to Mexico doesn't mean going home.

A child's behavior showcases his mother a new meaning of life.

An undocumented student finds herself in an ancient tradition.

A Guadalajara native reminisces about her home country.

A migrant travels aboard the infamous freight train, "The Beast."

LA-born Evelyn goes to El Salvador to learn Spanish and upon her return, she becomes an outcast.

 Los Angeles' multi-culture shapes a young man's Latino identity.

Marcelina leaves everything in Mexico and starts over in US.

Pepe talks about being undocumented and the separation of family.

An Angelena teen is forced to live in Mexico, but ends up loving it.

A young woman doesn't fit in Guatemala or in LA as a typical "American."

Miguel Ramirez grew up Southern California, but experienced Mexico in his backyard. 

School in Mexico proves to be a difficult transition for Lizandro.

A mother's challenge to teach American culture to her daughters. 

Neidi Dominguez returns to her native country, Mexico, but it wasn't  home anymore.

A family settles into MacArthur Park, a grandson learn about his multicultural background. 

José migrates from Torrance, California to Tijuana, Mexico. 

Before reaching the US, Celia and her family become moneyless at the border.

A seven-year-old girl crosses the border and is left alone when "la migra" comes.

To provide for her family, a mother makes a sacrifice and leaves her son behind.

Victoria Dominguez is brought to the US as a child. Does she fit in with her peers?

Maria Guiterrez spent over $80,000 to fix her immigration status, but it was all a legal scam. 

Immigrants live in a unique housing situation to be close to work — in suburbia.

Chivas USA fans showcase the multi-culture of Los Angeles.

A group of immigration activists test US immigration laws.

A profile of KCRW DJ Raul Campos, recorded in Sonic Trace's portable sound booth, "La Burbuja."

A profile of Teresa de Jesus Rivera, recorded in Sonic Trace's portable sound booth, "La Burbuja."

A profile of Janet Lopez recorded in SonicTrace's portable sound booth, "La Burbuja."

A profile of Paulina Lopez recorded in Sonic Trace's portable sound booth, "La Burbuja."

A profile of KCRW correspondent Gustavo Arellano recorded in Sonic Trace's portable sound booth, "La Burbuja."

A profile of LA City Councilman Eric Garcetti recorded in Sonic Trace's portable sound booth, "La Burbuja."

A profile of Norma Medina recorded in Sonic Trace's portable sound booth, "La Burbuja."

A profile of Octavio Olivas recorded in SonicTrace's portable sound booth, "La Burbuja."

A profile of Mercedes Moreno, recorded in Sonic Trace's portable sound booth, "La Burbuja."

A profile of Aldo Velasco, recorded in Sonic Trace's portable sound booth, "La Burbuja."

In this story, producer Anayansi Diaz-Cortes looks to find meaning during this year's Day of the Dead celebration.

Julian Gonzalez, a teenage tuba player from LA, heads back to the village of Santa María Tavehua to celebrate his musical heritage and to search for his mom.

Nico is a Mexican-born Zapotec raised on the streets of Los Angeles, who finds he can go home again.

Sonic Trace follows a ceramic figurine, a trombone-playing rabbit, from the hands of her creator in the highlands of Oaxaca, into the global marketplace.

Sonic Trace introduces us to Jocelynda Salvador.  Born and raised in Koreatown, she is the first in her family to go to college.

We hear from 33-year-old Julieta Mendez, an LA-born Zapoteca who traveled to Santa Mariacut;ea Tavehua to find out why her mother left... and why Julieta had to return to move on.

The Mexican election through the eyes of  Luis, a 17-year-old, Mexican-born undocumented student at a Los Angeles high school.