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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

14 stories

  1. August 2026

    3 stories: 3 explainers

  2. Fri

    Explainer · Technology · World

    MouthPad lets users control computers with their tongue for $1,400

    Augmental launches public sales of MouthPad, a $1,400 mouthpiece helping users with limited hand use control devices with tongue movements.

  3. Mon

    Explainer · Environment · California

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

  4. Sat

    Explainer · Weather · United States

    El Niño is strengthening, but the Atlantic remains quiet. Here’s what that means for U.S. hurricane risks

  5. July 2026

    11 stories: 8 explainers, 3 news stories

  6. Thu

    Explainer · Health · California

    Why Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle’s blood transfusion matters — and what veterinarians have ruled out so far

    Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle, is in critical care in California after receiving a blood transfusion for severe anemia and kidney inflammation.

  7. Thu

    News: Environment · Inland Empire, California

    Black bear wanders into Crestline water district office, then leaves without hurting anyone

  8. Tue

    Explainer · Health · California

    Brain tumor case revives full-body MRI question: who should get one?

  9. Wed

    News: Health · United States

    Michigan health officials point to lettuce as Taco Bell link is investigated in cyclosporiasis outbreak

  10. Wed

    Explainer · Sports · California

    LA28 opens volunteer applications as Los Angeles starts the two-year Olympics countdown

    LA28 has opened applications for up to 60,000 volunteers to help run the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles and beyond.

  11. Wed

    Explainer · Technology · California

    Google’s new Search privacy setting can save Lens images, voice searches and uploaded files. Here’s what it does and how to turn it off

  12. Sat

    Explainer · Health · United States

    What a resting heart rate can tell you about your health

  13. Sat

    Explainer · Technology · United States

    What to know about the Kobalt yard tool recall over a USB-C battery fire hazard

    Greenworks recalls Kobalt 24V and 48V yard tools sold at Lowe's because the USB-C batteries can overheat and catch fire during charging.

  14. Fri

    Explainer · Technology · California

    Why Apple pushed out security fixes early as AI speeds hacking

  15. Tue

    Explainer · Weather · United States

    NOAA says El Niño has formed and could strengthen by winter. Here’s what that means

  16. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Newsom blames Trump for DOJ probe, but reports say California inquiry began before his administration