

Idyllwild Chamber welcomes new Creek House owners
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The new owners of The Creek House restaurant celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony as they became the newest members of the Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce. Present for the happy occasion, are from left, Chamber of Commerce President Nick Todd, cook Obed Montoya, owners Lorraine and Lanny Hardy, chef Martin Campos, pastry chef Bucky Guillen, bartender Will Jewett and Chamber First Vice President Richmond Blake. Photo by Cid Castillo

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Residents of California’s 36th Congressional District who lost homes or businesses in the recent wildfires may be eligible for federal assistance. The office of Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) is available to assist those affected by damage to homes or businesses with claims to the Small Business Administration. Also, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has…