Coachella City Council hears resident concerns over proposed data center project
News ClipNBC Palm Springs·Coachella, Riverside County, CA·5/29/2026
A packed and emotional Coachella City Council meeting turned into a major showdown over a proposed data center project. Residents loudly warned about water, environmental, and health concerns, prompting city leaders to signal a potential pause in the project's advancement.
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A packed and emotional Coachella City Council meeting turned into a major showdown over a proposed data center project, with residents loudly warning about water, environmental, and health concerns. After hours of heated public comments, even city leaders started signaling they may want to hit the brakes.