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Environment
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Tulare Council Rejects Request for Data Center Informational Session
On August 4, in a 4-1 vote, the Tulare City Council meeting decided not to discuss the pros and cons of a data center, even though a council member had requested to place the item on the agenda for August 18 to decide if they should have a study session at a future date.
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Advocates Discuss Data Center Proposals in the Central Valley
As data centers are on the rise, the Central Valley is facing several proposals, including the two for Inyokern and Taft, along with two centers being proposed in Kings and Tulare Counties.
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Arvin, Lamont Community Meeting Discusses Major City Updates
During the July 22 community Steering Meeting with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD), residents, organizations, and the public discussed updates from Caltrans, vegetative barriers, Community Emissions Reduction Program (CERP) measure implementation, and the upcoming city’s plans.
Ridgecrest Petitions to Intervene in Review of Inyokern Data Center
The City of Ridgecrest has formally petitioned to become an intervenor in the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) review of the proposed RB Inyokern Data Center, seeking a direct role in evaluating the project’s potential impacts on the Indian Wells Valley.
Ridgecrest Moves Forward With Intervener Petition in Inyokern Data Center Review
During the July 15 city council meeting, the Ridgecrest City Council directed staff to move forward with filing a petition for intervener status in the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) review of the proposed Inyokern Data Center project.
Op-Ed: Bakersfield Still Needs More Trees
I strongly believe that trees are a vital public health amenity. From my own experiences, I have seen how communities with low tree canopy make it harder for children to spend time outdoors.