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All Central Valley AI coverage tagged Water. 8 articles.
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.
Alberta court fight over $70B 'Wonder Valley' AI park raises flags for Kern projects
Jul 1, 2026
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation challenged Alberta’s handling of a proposed AI data center mega-park. Kern and Fresno leaders are weighing similar questions about water, power and process.
Eastern Kern residents press supervisors to oppose Ridgecrest AI centers
Jun 10, 2026
Residents from the Ridgecrest area asked the Kern County Board of Supervisors to oppose two proposed AI data centers, citing water and growth concerns.
UN says AI data centers gulp 1.2T gallons; Turlock, growers eye the ripple
Jun 4, 2026
A new UN report tallies nation-sized power and water use for AI data centers. Here’s what that could mean for Turlock-area pumps and rates this summer.
California data center boom raises water questions for Valley districts
Jun 3, 2026
InsideClimate News reports new data centers will need cooling water. In the Valley, any projects would likely pull from city systems or basins under SGMA cuts.
Inyokern AI data center plan stirs water fight in overdrafted Indian Wells Valley
May 31, 2026
Ridgecrest residents and officials question how much cooling water a proposed Inyokern AI data center would use as developers seek a fast-track state exemption and promise minimal draw.
UC Merced researchers publish book on AI drought forecasting for California
May 27, 2026
A new book from UC Merced researchers explains how machine learning can sharpen drought prediction and water planning, with direct stakes for Valley schools and growers.
Group looks to AI for water in the Kern River
May 17, 2026
Bring Back the Kern is using an AI image contest to spotlight the mostly dry Kern River through Bakersfield and to build public support for restoring flows through the city.