Calipatria seeks historic data center moratorium on heels of council recall notices

Calipatria seeks historic data center moratorium on heels of council recall notices

CALIPATRIA, Calif. (KYMA) - The Calipatria City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to hold formal public hearings for a data center moratorium, positioning the city to potentially become the first jurisdiction in Imperial County to enact such a freeze. Following 30 minutes of discussion, the 4-0 vote initiates a strategic legislative pause designed to stop the development of new, high-energy-demand facilities within city limits. If successf…