Local & Community
Coachella council unanimously extends data center ban into 2027
Coachella's city council voted unanimously last night to extend its ban on new data centers, pushing the moratorium out another 10 months and 15 days, through June 4th, 2027. The original 45-day ban passed last month after the proposed "Coachella Valley Technology Campus" drew strong opposition from residents.
Council members said the extension gives staff the time they need to finish drafting a permanent ban rather than let the temporary one lapse. Staff had pointed to concerns over how much power and water large data centers use, along with noise and air quality impacts on nearby residents, as reasons to keep the freeze in place while the city updates its zoning rules.
The vote also required a four-fifths majority since it was passed as an urgency ordinance, a threshold the council cleared with its unanimous decision.
Next up, city staff take a proposed permanent ban to the Planning Commission on July 18th, then back to the city council for a first reading on August 12th.
By: Harrison Bluto
July 9, 2026
Latest Instagram Posts
Social Time with Thalia & Jerry
What do you think is really going on here? Drop your thoughts below 👇 #therogginreport #coachella #coachellavalley #localnews #nbcpalmsprings
During the 2025-2026 school year, PEN America reported there were nearly 12,000 book bans in public schools nationwide, the largest number of book bans in a single year since the group started tracking numbers in 2021.
Delta Airlines overhauled its frequent flyer program in 2024. CNN’s Randi Kaye asks Delta CEO Ed Bastian if the airline has made it more difficult for flyers to earn status and if any further changes to the loyalty program are on the horizon.
Social Time with Thalia & Jerry. Favorite Festival?
‘The Hayden’ is back @babysmarche !! John Hayden himself took a trip to the Indian Wells staple for lunch and to chat with @chefjustinsnyder on how it became the most popular item on the menu! #TheHayden
🛑A bike ride ended in tragedy Monday night in Palm Springs. A bicyclist died after being struck by a car around 8:30 PM on E. Palm Canyon Dr. The driver stayed at the scene and police say there’s no indication of foul play or impairment. ❓Saw the crash or have video from the area? Call Palm Springs police at (760) 327–1441.
Social Time: Jerry sings the end! 🎶🎵
CALIFORNIA IS AGING FAST... BUT WHERE WILL THE WORKFORCE LIVE? #therogginreport #coachellavalley #localnews #agingpopulation #nbcpalmsprings
119 jobs on the line and DRD’s General Manager won’t answer questions … Drop a comment 👇: Would you vote YES or NO on giving a district more money if they refuse to answer transparency questions? #therogginreport #drd #coachellavalley #localnews #nbcpalmsprings