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Which Way, L.A.?

Immigrants Living behind the Facade of SoCal Suburbia

Wealthy suburbs in Southern California aren't thought of as home to recent immigrants from south of the border. Many people who work in Thousand Oaks, for example, can't afford single family houses there and zoning laws prevent high-density living. Next door in Newbury Park, it's a different story, even though it looks just the same.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Wealthy suburbs in Southern California aren't thought of as home to recent immigrants from south of the border. Many people who work in Thousand Oaks, for example, can't afford single family houses there and zoning laws prevent high-density living. Next door in Newbury Park, it's a different story, even though it looks just the same. KCRW Producer Anayansi Diaz-Cortez has the story of Las Casitas.

You can read more much about Las Casitas, see photos and a floor plan at kcrw/sonictrace.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Evan George

    Director of Content, News

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    Sonya Geis

    Senior Managing Editor

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Anayansi Diaz-Cortes

    Independent Producer, Creator of KCRW’s Sonic Trace

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