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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

    2 stories: 2 explainers

  2. Fri

    Explainer · Technology · World

    MouthPad uses tongue and head movements to control computers, but costs $1,400

    Augmental Technologies launched MouthPad, a $1,400 tongue-controlled mouthpiece for users with limited mobility to operate digital devices.

  3. Sat

    Explainer · Weather · United States

    Strengthening El Niño is keeping the Atlantic quiet as hurricane season enters August

  4. July 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  5. Wed

    News: Health · United States

    Michigan health officials point to lettuce in cyclospora outbreak as Taco Bell is reviewed

  6. Fri

    News: Health · United States

    FDA raises Zapp’s and Dirty chip recall to highest risk level over possible salmonella

  7. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Former Olympian David Hearn indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool damage in Washington

  8. June 2026

    9 stories: 9 news stories

  9. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    California couple says moving company doubled price mid-move, kept belongings

  10. Sat

    News: Military · World

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

    Bahrain says Iranian Revolutionary Guard drones entered its territory, an action Tehran claims targeted U.S. military locations in the region.

  11. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Judge declares mistrial in Palisades Fire arson case in Los Angeles

  12. Thu

    News: Energy · California

    BLM clears new oil and gas leasing across parts of Central California

  13. Thu

    News: Weather · World

    Two major quakes hit Venezuela 39 seconds apart, USGS says, as Trump offers aid

  14. Tue

    News: Technology · California

    Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis after NHTSA says software could send them into closed freeway work zones

  15. Tue

    News: Science · California

    Study says stress on Southern California fault system is at 1,000-year high

  16. Mon

    News: Technology · United States

    Chevrolet unveils next-generation 2027 Silverado 1500 with new V8 engines and updated cabin

    Chevrolet unveiled the 2027 Silverado 1500 with new V8 engines and a standard 16.3-inch display, set to go on sale later this year.

  17. Fri

    News: Military · United States

    Trump unveils Qatar-donated 747-8i as interim Air Force One enters final testing phase