Rows of black server racks with blinking lights in a data center.

Poway bans large AI data centers in all city zones

The Poway City Council voted unanimously on Oct. 6 to permanently ban large, third-party AI data centers in all city zones, citing water, electricity and fire-safety concerns and a lack of permanent jobs.

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Poway city manager says state law limits housing control

Poway City Manager Chris Hazeltine published an open letter explaining that three state housing laws prevent the city from blocking compliant development projects on Poway Road, citing the Del Mar lawsuit and parking crises in Carlsbad and La Mesa as cautionary examples.

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Rancho Bernardo board votes on 122-townhome project Sept. 17

The Rancho Bernardo Planning Board meets Thursday, Sept. 17, to take action on a 122-townhome project at Bernardo Plaza Court, a recommendation opposing childcare centers in the MCAS Miramar transition zone, and a proposed Mission Bay free-parking ordinance.

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Poway homeowners face new Zone Zero wildfire rules

California's new Zone Zero defensible space regulations require Poway homeowners to clear combustible materials within five feet of their homes, with the Poway Fire Department offering workshops and resources to help residents comply.

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