Data center coverage in Pittsburg, California
5 headlines archived for Pittsburg — no documented moratorium or ban on file here yet. See the moratorium tracker for towns that have taken formal action, or the full story tracker to browse every place we're following.
What's been reported
5 stories tracked since 2026-06-17 across 4 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Pittsburg residents want city to pause data center project” (CBS News, 2026-08-05).
- Pittsburg residents want city to pause data center project
- Pittsburg pledges greater public scrutiny of data centers after backlash
- ‘They’ve Been Very Quiet’: Pittsburg Residents Seek Answers as Data Center Sets Up Shop in City
- Pittsburg residents voice opposition to approved data center
- Massive data center projects spark backlash and protest from Pittsburg and Gilroy communities
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Where the decision gets made
City Council — Zoning, land use and city budget. Held a public workshop on data-center development after residents raised concerns at a June 2026 meeting; a data center is already operating in the city.
Meets: 1st and 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Pittsburg Civic Center, City Council Chambers, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565
Public comment: Agendas are posted at City Hall, the Pittsburg Library, and the city website; emailed 10 days in advance to those who request notice.
Read from the official page on 2026-08-12. Meeting details change — confirm before you go.
What to do next
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