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Businesses, Residents Complain About 'Occupy Sacramento' Noise

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Dozens of people have been "occupying" downtown Sacramento trying to get their message out, but some people living nearby say they've heard enough.

Some neighbors believe the ongoing noise around Cesar Chavez Park is getting out of hand.

Honking horns and chants for change are common noises emanating from the park in an attempt to bring attention to "Occupy Sacramento" where protestors are pushing to right what they believe are society's wrongs.

But others believe the ongoing noise is what's unfair.

"Just the honking and the bull horn and the yelling and carrying on. Just constant," said Sam Rojas of Skin Tight Barber Shop across from Cesar Chavez park.

"It's may human right to stand on my streets that I pay tax dollars to maintain as well and spread the message that I feel like spreading," said 'Occupy Sacramento' participant Chelsea Villegas.

Each night when police close the park, neighbors say the protest gets louder and is disturbing the peace.

"It keeps you awake. It keeps you awake," said a neighbor who lives across the street from the park. "Getting their message across? Who is going to be listening to their message at 2:00 o'clock in the morning going down J Street?"

Managers at the Citizens Hotel said guests have mentioned the noise but realize the hotel can't do much about it.

'Occupy Sacramento' organizers say no noise complaints have been brought to their attention. But they do want their message heard loud and clear.

"I don't think its any louder than noise coming out of the clubs," said another "Occupy Sacramento" organizer. "People do have the right to express themselves. I mean it's a first amendment right."

It appears only people facing the park hear the noise. People located just around the corner say they don't hear anything.

Police give the protesters some credit saying they are loud but cooperative.

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