Small California city votes to freeze data centers for 5 years as AI boom nears Salton Sea

Small California city votes to freeze data centers for 5 years as AI boom nears Salton Sea

A California city is taking an early step to protect residents and natural resources before an AI data center boom can take hold. According to KYMA, on May 13, the Calipatria City Council approved a 4-0 move toward public hearings on a proposed moratorium that would halt new high-energy-demand data center projects within city limits. If the ordinance is approved after those hearings, the city could become Imperial County's first to adopt such a …