Ridgecrest Seeks Voice in Data Center Debate | Bakersfield News

Ridgecrest City Council is stepping into the spotlight over a controversial data center project in Inyokern, formally requesting intervener status to ensure their voice is heard in the regulatory process. While not yet deciding for or against the project, the move signals growing community concern — from water scarcity and pollution fears to quality-of-life impacts. Residents have flooded meetings and letters to the California Energy Commission, and council members stress this is about transparency and preparedness, even though the project lies outside their jurisdiction. The application is expected to be filed soon, giving Ridgecrest a formal seat at the table as the project moves forward. 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/3751fa39d7f84488