El Sobrante

El Sobrante is a community of about 12,670 people located in the northeast section of District 1. The greater El Sobrante Valley includes portions that are within the City of Richmond.

Primary government service providers:               

• El Sobrante Municipal Advisory Council (ESMAC) A volunteer board of residents, appointed by Supervisor Gioia, that advises the Board of Supervisors on local issues.
• Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department
• Contra Costa County Fire Protection District 
• West Contra Costa School District
• West County Wastewater District (sewage)
• Republic Sanitary Service (garbage; contracted by the County)