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Her body crushed, but not her spirit

She thought her artistic abilities were forever taken away, then she found a new path.

Man returns to U.S. to face charges

A former Newport Beach resident charged for running a fraudulent Internet company returned to the U.S. on Thursday after fleeing the country in 1999.

Man charged with strangling wife in Irvine apartment

SANTA ANA -- A man has been charged with strangling his wife to death in their Irvine apartment, then calling police himself to report the crime, KTLA reported Wednesday.

Newport considers tapping reserves

With reserves expected to reach $98 million next fiscal year, Newport Beach officials indicated this week that they may be ready to spend some of the money.

Cuts stop before touching faculty at CCCD

Coast Community College District instructors won't have to take furloughs like other district employees, the Board of Trustees said this week.

Commissioners reject plaque for Pham

A request to place a memorial at Costa Mesa City Hall where a city maintenance worker jumped to his death was denied Wednesday.

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Sports

CdM's Wilson on a mission

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Life + Arts

ScotsFest 2012 starts Saturday

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Columns

Bookmark: Franco-American alphabet goop If "American Idol" dumped the music and concentrated instead on the glorious quirks and diverting wonders of words, the show might...	Haakenson: Bartovich, Mel shine at NSSA regional The National Scholastic Surfing Assn. West Coast Regional Championships had some fun surf last weekend on the south side of the Huntington...
Check It Out: That's what girlfriends are for Memorial Day is an unofficial kick off to the summer season. Gather up a few of these reads, all about friendships, and get ready to head...	Shadia: Dreams are coming true in Egypt Something amazing is happening.

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Survey: Sanitary District customers like their service The Cosa Mesa Sanitary District has received an 89.9% approval rating from residents, according to a survey conducted by a local research...	Smith: Say what you will, but Mansoor took my questions In the 10 years I have been writing about former Costa Mesa City Councilman Allan Mansoor, most of my commentary has been critical,...
Newport council approves pension changes for firefighters Newport Beach firefighters will pay more toward their pensions, and newly hired firefighters will receive less in their retirement,...	74th Assembly District candidates to gather for forum A candidates forum for the 74th Assembly District will take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at Laguna Beach City Hall, 515 Forest Ave.

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Public Safety

Police Files West Baker Street: An auto theft was reported in the 1300 block at 2:51 a.m. Wednesday.	Costa Mesa police arrest 'skinhead' in stabbing A self-described "skinhead" was arrested on suspicion of stabbing a man multiple times, police said Wednesday.
JWA construction to reduce traffic flow Seismic retrofitting at John Wayne Airport may disrupt drivers picking up arriving passengers, as the airport narrows roadways and lanes...	Police Files Corte Alemano: A residential burglary was reported in the 1300 block at 6:07 a.m. Monday.

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Business & Real Estate

Saige Nicole's owner to receive national award While recognition by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a national champion is nothing to sneeze about, the honor isn't what made...	Every stitch counts at Suzoo's Wool Works A purl of knitting wisdom: Sometimes the pattern chooses the yarn and, other times, the yarn chooses the pattern.
Costa Mesa council OKs Starbucks after a latte discord Eastside Costa Mesa is about to get another Starbucks, the third in about a 2-mile stretch off 17th Street, but this...	Tourism conference: O.C. cities should work together Sibling rivalries are expected and, to a degree, beneficial, but when it comes to tourism in Orange County cities, the message Wednesday was...

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Education

Nature Center hosts summer camp open house Families interested in giving their children a chance to get deeper into nature over the summer can attend an informational meeting...	CdM ranks high in Washington Post survey In Newport-Mesa, the Sea Kings are, well, the kings of college-preparedness, according to the Washington Post.
OCC hosting nature film fest The world of nature is coming to the big screen this month.	Spirit Run nets more than $50K for Newport-Mesa Unified schools More than $50,000 was raised for local public schools at the 29th annual Newport-Mesa Spirit Run.