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Residents tell council reckless driving near Northgate High is escalating; city to review enforcement
Summary
Several Walnut Creek residents told the City Council on Feb. 18 that frequent reckless driving and late-night “donuts” near Northgate High School and other locations are disrupting neighborhoods and endangering people and pets. Council acknowledged the concerns and noted police follow-up; no ordinance change or formal policy vote was recorded.
Residents described multiple incidents of reckless driving, hit-and-run crashes and fatalities near schools and retail areas during the Walnut Creek City Council’s public-comment period on Feb. 18.
Gregory Maesler, who identified himself as a Walnut Creek resident living near Northgate High School, told the council drivers have done “donuts” at the corner of Bowling Green and Castle Rock near his home and that the activity sometimes occurs around 3 a.m. He said the behavior wakes neighbors and…
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