Coachella City Council approves 45-day data center moratorium, moves forward towards permanent ban
News ClipKESQ·Coachella, Riverside County, CA·6/5/2026
The Coachella City Council has unanimously approved a 45-day temporary moratorium on data centers, moving towards a potential permanent ban. This decision comes after months of public opposition to a data center project planned for Avenue 52 and Filmore Street. The Council also voted to terminate its agreement with Stronghold Power.
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) - The Coachella City Council unanimously approved a 45-day temporary moratorium on data centers as the city moves closer towards a permanent ban. The move came after months of public pushback on a data center project at Avenue 52 and Filmore Street. Council members also approved terminating the agreement with Stronghold Power,