It's famous for stretching from "the beach to the streets," spanning 27 miles from Los Angeles to Orange County. But beyond serving as a major thoroughfare, Rosecrans Avenue connects communities from all walks of life. 

As Spectrum News continues its "Life on Rosecrans" series, we make a stop in Paramount.

Once labeled an "urban disaster area," Paramount has spent the last few decades pumping new life into the town.