Category: Public Works News

Tree Maintenance Project at the Sonoma Plaza Starting June 23, 2025

We wish to notify the community about an upcoming tree maintenance project at the Sonoma Plaza in the City of Sonoma. Commencing on June 23, 2025, this project will be carried out by A Plus Tree Services, in collaboration with the City’s arborist. The arborist will monitor the work and provide quality control during the operation. This … Continued

City Offices Closed June 19 in Observance of Juneteenth

The City of Sonoma will recognize Juneteenth as an official holiday on Thursday, June 19, 2025, and non-essential City offices will be closed for the day. This is a new closure intended to honor the significance of Juneteenth in American history and support community reflection and understanding. At its June 4 meeting, the Sonoma City … Continued

2024 Water Quality Report Now Available

The City of Sonoma’s 2024 Water Quality Report is now available online. This annual report provides important information about the City’s drinking water, including the results of water quality testing conducted throughout the past year and details about where our water comes from, how it’s treated, and how it compares to state and federal standards. … Continued

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Partial Closure on Harrington Drive

Please be advised that a section of Harrington Drive near 390 Harrington Drive will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday May 19, 2025, through Tuesday, May 27, 2025, due to construction activity related to a new residence. LOCATION: Harrington Drive near 390 Harrington Drive, between the intersection with Manor Drive and the driveway to 390 Harrington Drive. Local … Continued

City of Sonoma Receives “2024 Bridge Award” for Chase Street Bridge Project

The City of Sonoma has been honored with the 2024 Bridge Award for Project Management by the Northern California Engineering Contractors Association for the successful completion of the Chase Street Bridge Replacement Project. This regional award recognizes excellence in project delivery and team coordination. The Chase Street Bridge project was led by the City’s Public … Continued

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Partial Closure on Harrington Drive

Please be advised that a section of Harrington Drive near 390 Harrington Drive will be closed to through traffic beginning Thursday May 1, 2025, due to construction activity related to a new residence. LOCATION: Harrington Drive near 390 Harrington Drive, between the intersection with Manor Drive and the driveway to 390 Harrington Drive. Local driveway … Continued

Sonoma Plaza Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Enhance Safety

The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce the completion of key pedestrian safety improvements on the Sonoma Plaza. Recently upgraded mid-block crosswalks on First Street West and Spain Street now feature additional safety measures, including bollards at the beginning of the crosswalks and clear, fresh paint to improve visibility. In addition, a new sign … Continued

Plaza Seating Gets a Natural Upgrade Thanks to Community Partnership

The City of Sonoma is pleased to share progress on the Sonoma Plaza Improvement Project. Thanks to a generous lumber donation from Sonoma Raceway, City of Sonoma Public Works staff have completed the full replacement of wooden benches in the Grinstead Amphitheater—now finished with a stain that highlights the natural beauty of the wood. With … Continued

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