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Thurman Boiles

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Raised in Moraga, California, Thurman Boiles is the Sacramento reporter for Times Media Service. Boiles covers local news in Sacramento and crime and justice across California, including public safety, breaking events and the laws and regulations that shape them. Boiles holds a master's degree in communication with a focus on journalism.

Stories by Thurman Boiles

18 stories

  1. August 2026

    4 stories: 3 explainers, 1 news story

  2. Fri

    Explainer · Technology · World

    MouthPad lets users control computers with tongue and head movements

    Augmental launched its MouthPad mouthpiece in the U.S., allowing adults with limited hand mobility to control devices using tongue movements.

  3. Mon

    Explainer · Environment · California

    Big Bear bald eagle Jackie dies after more than three weeks of intensive care

  4. Fri

    Explainer · Environment · California

    Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle remains critically ill as anemia worsens

  5. Sat

    News: Health · California

    Proposition 38 Faces Questions Over $4.2 Billion Earmark for Unnamed LA Research Institute

  6. July 2026

    8 stories: 7 explainers, 1 news story

  7. Thu

    Explainer · Health · California

    What Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle’s blood transfusion means for her care — and what still remains unknown

    Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle, is in critical care after a blood transfusion in California. Her long-term outlook remains uncertain.

  8. Tue

    Explainer · Health · California

    What a brain-tumor finding on a preventive scan means for full-body MRIs

  9. Sun

    News: Environment · California

    Biscar Fire reaches 12,338 acres, forces evacuations northeast of Susanville

  10. Sat

    Explainer · Transportation · World

    Why airlines say changing daylight saving time would ripple through flight schedules

    Airline groups warn daylight saving changes could disrupt Europe-North America flights in July and August due to major schedule shifts.

  11. Wed

    Explainer · Technology · California

    What Google’s new Search Services History setting can save — and how to turn it off

  12. Sat

    Explainer · Technology · United States

    More than 554,000 Kobalt yard tools recalled over battery fire risk: what consumers need to know

  13. Fri

    Explainer · Technology · California

    Why Apple pushed security fixes early as AI shortens hackers’ window

    Apple released security updates including iOS 26.5.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.5.2 early to protect iPhone, iPad, and Mac users from AI-speeded exploits.

  14. Tue

    Explainer · Weather · United States

    NOAA says El Niño is here and likely to strengthen. What that means for winter

  15. June 2026

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  16. Sat

    News: Military · World

    Bahrain says Iranian drones entered its territory as Gulf states condemn attack

  17. Thu

    News: Energy · California

    BLM clears path for new oil and gas leasing on California public lands

  18. Tue

    News: Transportation · California

    Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis after federal regulators flag freeway construction zone risk

  19. Tue

    News: Science · California

    Study says stress on San Andreas, San Jacinto faults has reached 1,000-year high

  20. Mon

    News: Transportation · United States

    Chevrolet unveils next-generation 2027 Silverado 1500 with new V8s, digital cockpit

    Chevrolet has introduced the 2027 Silverado 1500, featuring new V8 engines and a digital cockpit, set to go on sale later this year.

  21. Fri

    News: Transportation · United States

    Trump unveils refurbished Boeing 747 set to serve as interim Air Force One