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All Central Valley AI coverage tagged Water. 19 articles.
Fresno D1 supervisor runoff: Karbassi, Pacheco say no to AI data centers over water
Sep 29, 2026
A Fresno Bee fact check shows both District 1 supervisor candidates rejecting AI data centers over water concerns. Here’s what that means for growers and towns on the westside.
Fresno Irrigation District seats on Nov. 3 ballot; early voting Oct. 5
Sep 28, 2026
Three Fresno Irrigation District seats and other water boards are up Nov. 3. Early voting starts Oct. 5 at the county elections office.
Westlands Water District board seats go unchallenged, canceling November vote
Sep 28, 2026
No Westlands board races will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. With no contested seats, Fresno County will appoint directors under Elections Code 10515.
Fresno water board seats on Nov. 3 ballot put canal deliveries in play
Sep 27, 2026
Three irrigation district seats and other down‑ballot boards will shape water prices, canal fixes, and recharge work that Valley orchards rely on.
Westlands board skips November ballot; Fresno County to appoint directors
Sep 27, 2026
Several Fresno County water board seats, including Westlands, won’t appear on the Nov. 3 ballot after uncontested filings. Growers say the stakes are rates, recharge, and data gear.
AI data centers raise water worries in the Valley
Sep 14, 2026
The Fresno Bee asked if AI data centers will drink the Valley’s water. Growers and districts say any new plants must bring their own supply or use recycled water.
Experts tell Valley growers: demand water numbers from AI data centers
Aug 30, 2026
At a Thursday webinar, panelists urged Central Valley boards and residents to require clear water-use details, cooling plans, and no NDAs from AI data center developers.
Tulare County enacts 45-day AI data center pause; Hanford opposes projects
Aug 28, 2026
Supervisors halted new AI data center permits Tuesday, citing water and zoning concerns, while Hanford said it doesn't want data centers inside city limits.
CSU Bakersfield students train in Korea on AI water 'digital twin'
Aug 4, 2026
K-water is teaching CSUB a credit-bearing course on AI water modeling, with plans to expand the partnership in 2027.
Imperial County pauses AI data centers as developer sues for Colorado River water
Aug 4, 2026
Imperial County imposed a 45-day halt on new data center projects while a developer seeks about 880 acre-feet of Colorado River water for a 330 MW site. Valley districts are watching the water math.
AI data center sues IID for 287M gallons; Valley growers eye 'buy and dry'
Jul 29, 2026
Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing wants Colorado River water to cool a 330 MW facility after cities refused wastewater. The case could shape whether on-farm allocations can shift to industry in Valley districts.
Bakersfield Now asks voters about AI data centers as Inyokern, Taft plans draw scrutiny
Jul 5, 2026
KBAK/KBFX posted a June 17 'Question of the Day' on whether residents support an AI data center, as Kern communities weigh proposed sites in Inyokern and near Taft.