San Fernando Valley roundup: Celebrities try to save Studio City taco stand

Ethan Gruska, far left at rear, who lives in the San Fernando Valley, and Alex Fischel, who lives in La Cañada Flintridge, eat as others stand in line at Henry's Tacos in Studio City. The stand, which opened in 1961, is scheduled to close at the end of the year. Fans hope it will receive an official historical designation.

Dec. 20, 2012 8 AM PT

Good morning, readers. Today is Friday, December 21. Elijah Wood, George Lopez and other celebrities came to Studio City this week to support Henry’s Tacos, but it may not be enough.

The famous small taco stand is slated to close at the end of the month, reports L.A. Times.

A former adviser in Toluca Lake is accused of scamming investors of over $3 million and using the money on his house, childrens’ tuition and family vacations, reports the SFV Business Journal.

The Burbank City Council approved new cell towers in public areas this week, reports the Burbank Leader.

If you have a Christmas tree in your home, be extra cautious this weekend. An ‘electrical malfunction’ set a tree on fire that was in a Sun Valley home, reports Patch.

-- Tiffany Kelly, Times Community News

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