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Data Center Signal is tracking 9 clips about HMC StratCap data center developments across 1 states, including CA.

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News Clipbloodinthemachine.com·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

Monterey Park becomes the first city in California to ban "all data centers within city limits"

Monterey Park, California, became the first city in the state to permanently ban data centers through a unanimous city council vote on three ordinances. This decision followed months of strong community opposition and an earlier temporary moratorium, effectively blocking a proposed 250,000 square foot data center project by HMC StratCap.

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4/21/2026

News ClipSan Gabriel Valley Tribune·Los Angeles County, CA

LA County cities weigh the data center question in the face of AI surge

Los Angeles County cities are grappling with the proliferation of AI data centers, facing concerns over environmental impacts, energy consumption, and competition with housing needs. Examples include Monterey Park residents successfully opposing a project, El Monte enacting a moratorium, and the LA County Board of Supervisors considering a potential county-wide moratorium and new regulations.

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4/11/2026

News ClipLocal News Pasadena·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

Monterey Park Draws a Line in the Data Center Sand

The Monterey Park City Council halted a controversial data center project by HMC StratCap after intense community opposition, enacting and later extending a moratorium on data center development. Residents raised concerns about noise, electricity and water usage, and environmental impacts. The council also approved a ballot measure for a city-wide ban on data centers, leading HMC StratCap to withdraw its application.

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4/11/2026

News ClipLAist·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

Monterey Park data center

A data center developer, HMC StratCap, has withdrawn its proposal for a facility in Monterey Park, California, following significant community opposition and concerns about environmental impact and energy use. The withdrawal comes as the city council approved a temporary moratorium and a ballot measure, Measure NDC, seeks to ban data centers by public vote. Residents are celebrating this as a victory for local organizing against data center development.

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4/3/2026

News ClipLAist·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

Developer pulls Monterey Park data center plan after backlash

HMC StratCap has withdrawn its proposal for a data center in Monterey Park, California, following significant community backlash over environmental and energy concerns. This decision comes ahead of a special election where residents will vote on a ballot measure to ban data centers in the city. The city council had previously approved a temporary moratorium and is considering a permanent ban ordinance.

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4/2/2026

News ClipLos Angeles Times·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

‘You’re a liar.’ Why the world’s biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Australian developer HMC StratCap faced strong local opposition to its proposed data center project in Monterey Park, California. Residents expressed concerns about pollution, high energy use, and increased power bills. Due to public pressure, new city restrictions, and a pending ballot measure for a data center ban, HMC StratCap has withdrawn its application.

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4/2/2026

News ClipSan Gabriel Valley Tribune·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

Developer withdraws Monterey Park data center project after community pushback

HMC StratCap has withdrawn its application for a data center project in Monterey Park, California, following extensive community opposition and environmental concerns over power consumption. The city is preparing for a June 2 ballot measure that could permanently ban data centers.

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4/2/2026

News ClipLAist·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

Monterey Park data center

Residents in Monterey Park, California, successfully pushed their City Council to unanimously approve a 45-day moratorium on data center development. The council also committed to drafting an ordinance for a permanent ban on data centers in the city following strong community opposition to a proposed 250,000-square-foot facility by HMC StratCap.

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3/22/2026

News ClipLocal News Pasadena·Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, CA

Monterey Park City Council Adopts Moratorium on Data Centers

The Monterey Park City Council has adopted a moratorium on data center development after a contentious battle over a proposed 225,000 square-foot data center project by Australian company HMC StratCap. The city required an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) rather than a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), which led to delays and opposition from local residents. The council has now voted to put a citywide data center ban on the June 2026 ballot.

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3/17/2026