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London McBride Appointed to the THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026

Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission tees.

LOS ANGELES, CA― The Board of Super- visors has appointed London McBride to the Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Over- sight Commission. He will assume the seat va- cated in March 2025 by former Commissioner Sean Kennedy.

"My work is grounded in the belief that every person deserves dignity, voice, and the chance to thrive," Commissioner McBride said. "I look forward to being a part of the Commis- sion's efforts to ensure constitutional policing by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Depart- ment."

Commissioner McBride's career spans more than 25 years in law enforcement and com- munity engagement, faculty roles in higher education, pastoral leadership, and service on multiple equity and human relations commit-

A human-centered educator, mentor, and leader, Commissioner McBride is committed to helping people and communities grow through justice, compassion, and trauma-informed practice. His work focuses on the intersection of education, community engagement, equity leadership, and holistic safety.

"Commissioner McBride will bring unique expertise and insight to the Commission, which already includes highly accomplished individuals from the law enforcement, legal, academic, advocacy, technology, social work, and other fields," Commission Chair Hans Johnson said.

"Commissioner McBride has spent decades training officers, college students, healthcare workers, and organizational leaders in proce- dural justice, bias awareness, de-escalation, and community-centered safety," Chair John- son added. "His experience is invaluable as the Commission strives to improve how the Sheriff's Department interacts with diverse com- munities across LA County."

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Commission consists of nine civilian LA County residents who are appointed by the Board and serve the Commission in a volun- teer capacity.

Five Commissioners - Hans Johnson, Jamon Hicks, Patricia Giggans, James P. Harris, and George Newhouse - were nominated by the Supervisors from their respective districts. The other four Commissioners - Arthur Calloway II, Irma Cooper, Luis S. Garcia and, now, Lon- don McBride - were appointed to at-large po- sitions at the recommendation of the Board's Executive Officer, in consultation with the Commission and County Counsel. For more information on the Commission, visit coc.lacounty.gov.

Q&A With Gubernatorial Candidate Tony Thurmond: "California Needs a Governor Who Listens and Leads"

As he campaigns for the 2026 governor's equity and expanding opportunity -- themes he working people and middle-class people in our race, Tony Thurmond is promoting in his bid for governor.

state, so they would have more in their pocket to pay for the high cost of gas, groceries and housing.

California Black Media (CBM) spoke with Thurmond about his campaign and priorities. His answers have been edited for length and I look back on my own experience as someone clarity. born in this state into a family that struggled -- What made you decide to run for governor where we depended on public assistance, food of California? stamps, free lunches and government cheese.

says California is at a crossroads and needs leadership grounded in lived experience, ac- countability and practical problem-solving.

A former social worker and former state as- semblymember representing Richmond and parts of Contra Costa County, Thurmond is serving his second term as California's state superintendent of public instruction, oversee- ing the nation's largest public school system. He said the role has afforded him the oppor- tunity to continue work focused on education, It goes back to my experience. I'm looking at the affordability crisis where people can't afford to pay for anything and they're going to be driven out of the state."

As governor, I plan to provide a tax credit to To continue, visit www.wssnews.com.