250 Thousand without Power in California! Data Center Threats

Nearly a quarter of a million people in California are currently without power as intense grid strain, dwindling hydropower from Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, and high winds push the state's infrastructure to the brink. In this update, we look at the growing pressure from massive AI data centers, the quiet switch over to diesel generators, and escalating local tensions and threats surrounding data center expansion across the state.