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News ClipContra Costa Herald·San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA

California’s top land use attorneys agree: Prop 45 would speed data center construction

California's Proposition 45, a statewide ballot initiative, is expected to fast-track data center construction by weakening state environmental protections, according to land use attorneys. Critics argue the initiative deliberately omits data centers from its list of excluded controversial projects, suggesting an intent to include them under the measure's relaxed regulations. The "Yes on 45" campaign has received substantial funding from companies actively involved in data center development across the state.

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9/30/2026
New state law boosts Kern County oil permits; data center project also in works
News Clip23ABC News Bakersfield·Bakersfield, Kern County, CA

New state law boosts Kern County oil permits; data center project also in works

A new California state law (SB 237) has led to a significant increase in oil drilling permits in Kern County, streamlining the process for companies like California Resources Corporation and Chevron. Additionally, California Resources Corporation has submitted a conditional use permit for a data center project at its Elk Hills property, detailing plans for a closed-loop cooling system and power from an existing 550-megawatt plant.

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9/22/2026
California communities raise water concerns amid AI data center proposals
News ClipFresno Bee·Tulare County, CA

California communities raise water concerns amid AI data center proposals

Residents in California's San Joaquin Valley are concerned about water usage by proposed AI data centers, particularly two "mini" centers on fairgrounds in Tulare and Kings counties. Local governments are responding with proposed moratoriums and discussions on new land use regulations for data centers. The controversy highlights a statewide debate over data center water consumption and regulatory clarity.

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8/15/2026
California Company Proposes Data Center Campus in Elk Hills Oil Field
News ClipWhoWhatWhy·Kern County, CA

California Company Proposes Data Center Campus in Elk Hills Oil Field

California Resources Corporation (CRC) and Beacon are proposing a 600,000-square-foot data center campus in Kern County's Elk Hills oil field, aiming to use on-site natural gas power and water-efficient cooling. The project seeks to avoid typical data center backlash by repurposing an industrial site and utilizing excess energy capacity. However, environmental groups like Earthjustice are disputing its claims of "responsible development" due to fossil fuel reliance and potential pollution increases.

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7/2/2026
To Solve a Major Problem With Data Centers, Put Them in Oil Fields
News ClipReasons to be Cheerful·Kern County, CA

To Solve a Major Problem With Data Centers, Put Them in Oil Fields

A new 600,000-square-foot data center project, the Golden Valley Technology Hub, is proposed in California's Elk Hills oil field in Kern County by California Resources Corporation and Beacon. It aims to mitigate common data center controversies by using an existing industrial site with on-site natural gas power and a water-efficient cooling system. The project faces an environmental review and operates within a context where the developer and county have faced opposition and a lawsuit over related carbon capture initiatives.

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6/29/2026