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Oakland Considers Downtown Data Center Proposal Amid Community Concerns

A local developer, Behring Companies, is proposing a data center in downtown Oakland, sparking debate among residents and city officials about its potential impact on the energy grid and environment. Concurrently, other tech companies like Tesla and Jeff Bezos's startup Prometheus are leasing large industrial spaces in West Oakland, contributing to community confusion and concerns about gentrification. City Councilmember Carroll Fife is exploring legislation to regulate data centers in Oakland.