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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
19 stories
September 2026
2 stories: 1 explainer, 1 news story
Wed
News: Crime and Justice · Hesperia
Hesperia park district approves $3.3 million to settle two retaliation lawsuits
In Hesperia, the recreation and park district approved $3.3 million to settle two lawsuits in which former employees alleged retaliation.
Mon
Explainer · Science · United States
What Starship’s first orbital flight proved — and what remains unknown
August 2026
3 stories: 2 explainers, 1 news story
Fri
Explainer · Technology · World
MouthPad uses tongue and head movements to control phones and computers
Sun
Explainer · Environment · Hesperia
Man rescued from California Aqueduct in Hesperia after trying to retrieve fishing pole
On Aug. 9, deputies rescued a man from the California Aqueduct in Hesperia after he tried to retrieve a fishing pole, sheriff's officials said.
Thu
News: Crime and Justice · Hesperia
Seven Arrested in Hesperia Gun Store Burglary Probe
July 2026
11 stories: 5 explainers, 6 news stories
Wed
News: Health · United States
Officials investigate Taco Bell role in cyclosporiasis outbreak as lettuce remains leading suspect
Wed
Explainer · Technology · California
Google’s new Search setting can save Lens images and voice searches. Here’s what it does and how to turn it off
Google rolls out Search Services History, a new setting saving Lens images and voice data for signed-in Google Account users.
Mon
Explainer · Science · California
What a preliminary magnitude 4.3 quake near Johannesburg means
Sat
Explainer · Business and Finance · United States
CPSC recalls more than 554,000 Kobalt yard tools sold at Lowe’s over USB-C battery fire risk
Fri
News: Environment · High Desert
Summit Fire Threat Grows Near Hesperia
Fri
Explainer · Technology · California
Apple pushes iPhone, iPad and Mac security fixes early as AI speeds hacking
Apple released iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2 early for iPhone and iPad users to counter security threats accelerated by artificial intelligence.
Wed
Explainer · Transportation · California
What Hollywood Burbank Airport’s $1.3 billion terminal project will change — and when it opens
Mon
News: Health · California
San Bernardino County urges mosquito precautions after West Nile-positive sample in San Bernardino
Sat
News: Environment · California
Laguna Beach closes stretch of ocean water after sewage spill
Fri
News: Health · United States
FDA upgrades certain Zapp’s and Dirty potato chip recall to highest risk level over salmonella concern
Thu
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Former Olympian David Hearn indicted in Reflecting Pool vandalism case in Washington
June 2026
3 stories: 3 news stories
Tue
News: Business and Finance · California
Southern California couple says movers doubled price mid-move and kept belongings after failed delivery attempt
An Oceanside to North Carolina move saw prices double after loading in May, leading to police reports filed in Oceanside and North Carolina.
Sat
News: Military · World
Bahrain says Iranian drones entered its territory as Gulf states condemn attack
Thu