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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

13 stories

  1. August 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  2. Fri

    Explainer · Technology · World

    MouthPad lets users control computers with their tongues — but access is limited

    Augmental has launched its MouthPad in the U.S., allowing users with limited mobility to control devices using tongue and head movements.

  3. July 2026

    7 stories: 5 explainers, 2 news stories

  4. Sat

    Explainer · Transportation · World

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

  5. Wed

    News: Transportation · California

    San Francisco crews rescue pontoon boat passengers near Alcatraz, search continues for missing person

  6. Wed

    Explainer · Technology · California

    Google’s new Search Services History setting can save Lens images, voice clips and uploads. Here’s what it changes

    Google is rolling out Search Services History, a setting that saves Lens images and voice recordings for signed-in Google Account users.

  7. Sat

    Explainer · Health · United States

    What a resting heart rate can tell you about your health

  8. Sat

    Explainer · Technology · United States

    More than 554,000 Kobalt yard tools sold at Lowe’s recalled over battery fire risk

  9. Fri

    Explainer · Technology · California

    Apple pushes security fixes early as AI speeds the hack race

    Apple released iOS 26.5.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.5.2 updates early for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users to counter AI-accelerated cyber threats.

  10. Wed

    News: Transportation · California

    Waymo robotaxi stops in San Mateo after police say teens drank alcohol, fired toy pellets inside

  11. June 2026

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  12. Sat

    News: Military · World

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

  13. Thu

    News: Energy · California

    BLM clears new oil and gas leasing on public lands across Central California

  14. Tue

    News: Transportation · California

    Waymo files recall for 3,871 vehicles over freeway construction zone risk

  15. Mon

    News: Transportation · United States

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

  16. Fri

    News: Transportation · United States

    Trump unveils refurbished 747 that will serve as interim Air Force One

    The U.S. Air Force announced a refurbished Boeing 747-8i unveiled June 19 at Joint Base Andrews will begin interim presidential flights this summer.