A confrontation between Rohnert Park neighbors went viral. Here's what led up to it

"Months of tension between neighbors, fueled by frustration over a driver apparently speeding down a quiet street in Rohnert Park, exploded over the weekend in back-to-back racially charged confrontations that ended up being posted on social media. Clips from the seven-minute-long video drew comments throughout Sonoma County and beyond, with many condemning the actions of a man who spouted racial slurs. Those involved say there's more to the story than what was captured on the video."

"The woman who lives in the house next door to the Cabreras, Melinda (who requested only her first name be used) told The Press Democrat she and her son, who visits her frequently, have grown frustrated with drivers speeding on her street. Melinda lost a dog after it was hit by a driver years ago, and they've heard speeding complaints from other neighbors in the quiet neighborhood."

"On Sunday, Melinda said the car seemed to lose control and almost hit her as she stood outside with her unleashed dog as her son Daniel Garber left her home in his red truck. Garber stopped his truck, got out, hit the sedan with his hand and yelled at the driver, who was out delivering food. After the driver apologized, Garber interrupted, saying no before uttering a racial slur usually directed at Black people, and saying to the driver, I'll kill you."

Months of neighbor tension over suspected speeding on a quiet Rohnert Park street escalated into back-to-back racially charged confrontations captured on a seven-minute video. A man in one clip used racial slurs and threatened another person. Neighbors report repeated speeding incidents and a past vehicle fatality of a dog, which heightened local anger. The incident began when a white sedan nearly struck a woman standing outside with her unleashed dog; her son confronted the driver, struck the vehicle, and shouted racial slurs and threats. He later recorded the Cabreras while using anti-Latino slurs and referencing immigration enforcement. Participants say the video does not show full context.

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