“I will always have very fond memories of watching ‘Sesame Street’ when I was growing up,” Garcetti said in a statement. “As a father who has seen how children’s hearts and minds are enriched by the lessons of Elmo and Big Bird, and as mayor of a city that shares the timeless values — friendship, compassion, and respect for our differences — it has shared with generations of kids, I am proud to welcome the show to Los Angeles.”

Source: Los Angeles Times April 16, 2019 11:26 UTC