Modesto Residents Fight Data Centers | California News

Modesto residents are rallying against proposed data centers, flooding City Hall with hundreds demanding a halt—despite no official applications yet. The city’s code currently bans them, requiring major regulatory changes to approve any project. Mayor’s response was vague, but one councilmember admits ignorance and now backs a moratorium or outright ban. Community pressure is mounting, citing Patterson’s 45-day pause as precedent, showing Modesto’s residents won’t accept business-as-usual—they’re watching closely and speaking loudly. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/babd87f16b43f226