San Gabriel Valley Residents To Rally Against Data Center Expansion, Marici Bess Project
San Gabriel Valley residents and community groups plan a rally in Rowland Heights to raise money for litigation opposing the Marici data center and battery storage project near Puente Hills. Organizers cite environmental, fire-safety, emergency preparedness and public-participation concerns, while the City of Industry Council has approved moving forward with the project.
The No Data Centers SGV Coalition and the Puente Hills Community Preservation Association will hold a fundraising rally at Schabarum Regional Park in Rowland Heights to support legal and expert-analysis costs related to opposition to the Marici project. Organizers are seeking $90,000 and are calling for environmental review, disclosure of project impacts and greater public participation.
Residents have raised concerns about effects on nearby homes, schools, parks and natural resources, as well as fire hazards and toxic smoke following recent industrial and battery fires. The City of Industry Council unanimously approved moving forward with plans for the Marici battery storage facility on Gale Avenue, near the rally site.