New California law requires environmental analysis before data centers can be built
The legislation was spurred in part by a controversial project in Imperial County. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a slate of new data center laws on Monday.
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From 'not the issue' to a claim of 'nation-leading': Newsom's data center turnaround - Politico As he gears up for a run for president, the California governor is trying to rebrand himself on data centers. Gavin Newsom addressing a crowd.
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Gov. Newsom signs package of data center bills | KTVU FOX 2 California Gov. Newsom signed 7 data center bills including SB 886, which ensures that the massive energy and grid infrastructure costs required...
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SF Bay Area official receives death threat over data centers - AsAmNews Pittsburg's Mayor Dionne Adams condemned the incident. The councilwoman does not think the data center will harm the community, but also says she wasn...
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Newsom Signs New Restrictions on Data Center Development - KQED Data center developments in California... Steve Padilla, D–San Diego, who wrote SB 886. Newsom signed another bill written by Padilla, Senate...
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California enacts data center laws giving communities more control over facilities AB 2619 by Assemblymember Diane Papan (D-San Mateo) - Water resources: data center; SB 886 by Sen. Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) and Senator Jerry...
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California governor signs broad data center oversight bill package - Reuters California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed seven bills aimed at regulating the fast-growing data center industry, imposing new...
Newsom clamps down on California data centers as voters turn against the industry
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven data center bills into law on Monday, signaling a tide change toward regulation of the industry.
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Gov. Newsom signs 7 bills aimed at regulating data centers - KCRA Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that he signed seven bills focused on data centers in California.
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Governor Newsom signs most comprehensive data center laws in the nation, providing... SB 887 by Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego). California Environmental Quality Act: environmental leadership development projects: data centers:...
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Video Connie Chan discusses AI, data centers and her bid for Congress - ABC News Democrat Connie Chan is in a tight midterm race to win Nancy Pelosi's seat in California's 11th congressional district... Kim Kardashian diagnosis...
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Huffman Statement on Trump Administration Plans to Put More Data Centers on Public Lands Washington, D.C. — Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D- Calif.)... “Our Republican colleagues in Congress have...
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Data centers, AI increasingly become issue for elections | California - TheCenterSquare.com Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty said this week that the state capital is keeping tabs on data center expansion. “With growing interest and concern...
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Opposition to AI and data centers is bipartisan. So is campaign spending on it Rep. Ted Lieu of California, the fourth-ranking Democrat, pushed back when a reporter asked Wednesday if AI companies were overstating the threat...
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Gavin Newsom's Data Center Plans May Cost Him the Native Vote | The New Republic Potential 2028 presidential candidate California Governor Gavin Newsom is introduced during an event held by the state Democratic Party at the Penn...
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Arcata City Council OKs 45-day moratorium for data centers - Times-Standard The Arcata City Council... Mayor Kimberley White expressed concerns over recent reports of larger data centers proposals being considered.
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Silicon Valley AI data center boom faces local resistance over environmental concerns San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has said the city should not halt data center development but should ensure that projects are developed responsibly.
Sacramento mayor seeks safeguards ahead of potential data center project - YouTube
Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty asked city staff to study potential data center impacts, including energy, water, infrastructure and neighborhoods,...
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San Jose Backs AI Data Centers as Residents Challenge Their Costs to Power Water and Air San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan believes there is no need to halt data center construction altogether. In his view, the key is to ensure that the...
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Sacramento mayor asks staff to study policies, impacts for data center proposals Mayor Kevin McCarty on Tuesday requested that city staff study potential policies to guide Sacramento on data center proposals.
