{"id":2513103,"date":"2025-11-21T08:20:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T13:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/quite-the-pickle-california-town-seeks-to-permanently-ban-popular-pastime\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T08:24:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T13:24:17","slug":"quite-the-pickle-california-town-seeks-to-permanently-ban-popular-pastime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/quite-the-pickle-california-town-seeks-to-permanently-ban-popular-pastime\/","title":{"rendered":"Quite the Pickle: California Town Seeks to Permanently Ban Popular Pastime"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fquite-the-pickle-california-town-seeks-to-permanently-ban-popular-pastime%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2513103&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/history-is-repeating-itself-in-russia\/\" title=\"History Is Repeating Itself in Russia\">small coastal town<\/a> of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, is facing a unique noise complaint issue-not from typical sources like parties or loud neighbors, but from the sound of pickleball. Pickleball, a rapidly growing paddle sport similar to tennis, produces a distinctive &#8220;popping&#8221; noise when the ball hits the paddle or court surface. This noise has been disturbing residents for years.<\/p>\n<p>Despite attempts by the city council to limit playing hours and introduce quieter equipment, the problem persists, leading to frustration among locals. As a result, the Carmel city council has unanimously agreed to consider a permanent ban on pickleball, with the city attorney now tasked with drafting the ban for a future vote. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/scotus-declines-to-halt-texas-pro-life-law-sets-date-for-review-of-two-cases-challenging-rule\/\" title=\"SCOTUS Declines To Halt Texas Pro...Life Law, Sets Date For Review Of Two Cases Challenging Rule\">mayor acknowledged<\/a> the health benefits and enjoyment derived from pickleball but emphasized that maintaining neighborhood peace and quite remains a top priority.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>When one thinks of neighborly complaints, you&rsquo;ll typically think of one complaint above all others: the noise.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it&rsquo;s the neighbor above, below, or next to you, nobody enjoys incessant noise when they&rsquo;re trying to mind their own business.<\/p>\n<p>The source of that noise can obviously vary; sometimes it&rsquo;s a party gone wild, other times it&rsquo;s a screaming newborn, and there are times where it&rsquo;s man&rsquo;s best friend howling.<\/p>\n<p>The small beach town of Carmel-by-the-Sea in California is currently in the throes of a major, town-wide noise issue &mdash; but it&rsquo;s not coming from one of the usual suspects.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/california-town-moves-ban-pickleball-city-park-noise\/story?id=127676467\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ABC News<\/a>, Carmel is sick and tired of the noise generated by&hellip; pickleball.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>For the unaware, pickleball is a racket\/paddle sport, not dissimilar to tennis. And it&rsquo;s quickly gaining in popularity.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">60,000+ fans attended the Pickleball World Championships<\/p>\n<p>That&rsquo;s a record.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The most extraordinary tournament in pro pickleball history.&rdquo; &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PPAtour?\">@PPAtour<\/a> Founder &amp; CEO Connor Pardoe<\/p>\n<p>&#128071; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7hfLaiWbrV\">pic.twitter.com\/7hfLaiWbrV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Dink Pickleball (@Pickleball) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pickleball\/status\/1991284928475000999?\">November 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>But for Carmel, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mark-kelly-could-be-democrats-secret-weapon-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Mark Kelly could be Democrats&#039; secret weapon ... Washington Examiner\">issue isn&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t that pickleball courts are drawing loud crowds. It&rsquo;s apparently an issue with the popping noise you hear when a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ex-nfl-star-drew-brees-reveals-will-never-2005-injury\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pickleball<\/a> hits a racket or court. And it&rsquo;s been bugging residents &mdash; and drawing complaints &mdash; for years now.<\/p>\n<p>ABC News reported that earlier this month, the Carmel city council had already unanimously voted to at least take a look at permanently banning the sport.<\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s now up to the city attorney to draft a permanent pickleball ban that can then be voted on.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Unfortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >consistent enforcement proved impossible<\/a>, and the topic continued to consume significant staff, commission, and Council time,&rdquo; Carmel Mayor Dale Byrne told ABC News. &ldquo;As I said at the meeting, it&rsquo;s disappointing that we couldn&rsquo;t find a solution that balanced everyone&rsquo;s interests.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We fully recognize the health benefits and joy that pickleball provides. However, those benefits must be weighed against the peace and quiet of the surrounding neighborhood something that remains a core priority for our village.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Bounced! Wealthy California town votes to ban pickleball over annoying popping noise <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IGKGHEHwqB\">https:\/\/t.co\/IGKGHEHwqB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cQddoMG6oe\">pic.twitter.com\/cQddoMG6oe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; New York Post (@nypost) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nypost\/status\/1991265856140005808?\">November 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Carmel had already tried to grapple with this noise problem by limiting hours and providing less noisy pickleball equipment.<\/p>\n<p>Those attempts don&rsquo;t appear to have worked very well. And some Carmel residents are fed up with it.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I can hear it through my bedroom window, in my garden, it&rsquo;s very annoying. And unless you live there, then I know its not a problem for you &mdash; but it&rsquo;s a problem for me,&rdquo; one Carmel resident said during an October city council meeting.<\/p>\n<p>She also told her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/far-left-cheers-as-homeless-group-seizes-hotel-near-tacoma-city-leaders-negotiating-with-group-as-police-refuse-to-intervene\/\" title=\"Far Left Cheers As Homeless Group Seizes Hotel Near Tacoma; City Leaders Negotiating With Group As Police Refuse To Intervene\">city council members<\/a> that &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t understand why we&rsquo;re placating the tourists and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-gov-desantis-moves-plan-back-drawing-board-eight-days-outrage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pickleball<\/a> players, when you&rsquo;re supposed to be working for us.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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