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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

12 explainers

  1. September 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  2. Fri

    Explainer · Environment · Victorville

    Victorville Seeks Volunteers for Oct. 24 Cleanup

    Victorville seeks volunteers and business sponsors for its Oct. 24 Community Cleanup Day, with registration due by Oct. 9.

  3. August 2026

    3 stories: 3 explainers

  4. Tue

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · High Desert

    Deputies Recover $151K in Train Cargo Near Barstow

  5. Wed

    Explainer · Energy · California

    California’s replacement-tire rules explained: What changes in 2029 and 2033

  6. Fri

    Explainer · Technology · World

    What Augmental’s $1,400 MouthPad can do — and who can buy it

    Augmental launched the $1,400 MouthPad, a custom Bluetooth input device helping users with limited mobility control cursors with tongue movements.

  7. July 2026

    8 stories: 8 explainers

  8. Thu

    Explainer · Health · United States

    Study suggests a specially made tomato drink may lower inflammation markers — but only in a small trial

  9. Sat

    Explainer · Transportation · World

    Airlines say changing daylight saving time would ripple through flight schedules

  10. Wed

    Explainer · Technology · California

    Google’s new Search privacy setting could save your photos and voice prompts. Here’s what it means

    Google rolls out Search Services History, a new setting letting Google Account users control how their voice, image, and search data is saved.

  11. Mon

    Explainer · Weather · California

    What the preliminary 4.3 earthquake near Johannesburg means for Southern California

  12. Sat

    Explainer · Health · United States

    What your resting heart rate can tell you about your health

  13. Sat

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    More than 550,000 Kobalt yard tools recalled over battery fire hazard

    Lowe's is recalling 554,000 Kobalt 24V and 48V yard tools because their USB-C lithium-ion batteries can short-circuit and catch fire.

  14. Fri

    Explainer · Technology · California

    Why Apple’s early security update matters as AI speeds up hacking

  15. Wed

    Explainer · Transportation · California

    What Hollywood Burbank Airport’s new $1.3 billion terminal means for travelers