News ClipKQED·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA
More and More Communities Speaking Out in Opposition of Data Centers
Residents in Monterey Park, California, overwhelmingly voted to permanently ban data centers in the city, blocking a planned AI data center by HMC Statcap. The ban followed strong community opposition fueled by concerns over water and electricity usage, and a perceived lack of transparency from city officials.
6/22/2026