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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

7 stories

  1. August 2026

    4 stories: 3 explainers, 1 news story

  2. Fri

    Explainer · Technology · World

    MouthPad turns tongue and head movements into computer controls

    Augmental launched public US sales of MouthPad, a mouthpiece helping users with limited mobility control devices with tongue and head movements.

  3. Fri

    Explainer · Environment · California

    Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle remains critically ill as anemia worsens at Ojai Raptor Center

  4. Sat

    News: Health · California

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

  5. Sat

    Explainer · Weather · United States

    Strengthening El Niño is suppressing Atlantic hurricane activity. Here’s what that means

    No United States tropical activity is expected for the next seven days, but residents should use this quiet window to prepare for future storms.

  6. July 2026

    3 stories: 2 explainers, 1 news story

  7. Thu

    News: Environment · Inland Empire, California

    Black bear wanders into Crestline water district office, leaves without damage

  8. Tue

    Explainer · Health · California

    Why a full-body MRI can find problems — and still not be the right screening test for most healthy adults

  9. Tue

    Explainer · Weather · United States

    NOAA says El Niño is already here and may strengthen into winter 2026-27

    NOAA issues an El Niño advisory for winter 2026-27. Washington DC residents should monitor seasonal outlooks for shifting weather patterns.