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Stories by Thurman Boiles
10 stories
August 2026
2 stories: 2 explainers
Mon
Explainer · Military · Ridgecrest
Polaris Missile Finds New Home at China Lake Museum
A U.S. Navy Polaris missile moved from NAWS China Lake to the China Lake Museum in Ridgecrest, preserving Cold War history.
Sat
Explainer · Weather · United States
Strengthening El Niño is suppressing Atlantic hurricane activity, but forecasters say the season is not over
July 2026
8 stories: 4 explainers, 4 news stories
Thu
News: Environment · Inland Empire, California
Black bear wanders into Crestline water district office, leaves without causing damage
Wed
News: Environment · California
Rock Fire grows to 8,000 acres in Inyo County, with evacuation orders in parts of Owens Valley
Wed
Explainer · Technology · California
Google Search’s new history setting could save your Lens images and voice searches. Here’s what it does
Google is rolling out a Search Services History setting that saves Lens images and voice searches for signed-in Google Account users.
Sat
Explainer · Health · United States
What a resting heart rate can tell you about your health
Fri
Explainer · Technology · California
Apple’s early security update shows how AI is speeding the race to fix iPhone bugs
Tue
Explainer · Weather · United States
NOAA says El Niño is here and likely to strengthen into winter. What that means
NOAA issues an El Niño advisory for winter 2026-27. Ridgecrest residents should monitor seasonal outlooks for shifting weather patterns.
Mon
News: Crime and Justice · California
Newsom blames Trump for DOJ probe, but reports say inquiry began earlier
Mon
News: Sports · California
FIFA clears Folarin Balogun to face Belgium after putting red-card ban on probation