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Coverage dated November 12, 2026

San Jose may pause data center approvals as city leaders mull new regulations

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By Tim Fang Officials in San Jose are proposing a temporary halt on new data center approvals ahead of anticipated stricter rules on their development. On Thursday, Mayor Matt Mahan and councilmembers Pamela Campos, David Cohen, Peter Ortiz and Domingo Candelas said they would introduce a proposal h…

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  1. KRON4

    San Jose officials taking emergency action to stop data center development (opens KRON4)

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    SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and four city councilmembers are introducing a proposal to temporarily halt land use approvals for data centers. The action, according to the mayor’s office, “intends to ensure that no project would be approved ahead of the City Council’s December…

  2. KQED News

    San José Could Pause Data Center Approvals Until New Rules Take Effect (opens KQED News)

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    The proposed pause on data center approvals would likely only last a few weeks.

  3. KION Central Coast

    San Jose may pause data center approvals as city leaders mull new regulations (opens KION Central Coast)

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    By Tim Fang Officials in San Jose are proposing a temporary halt on new data center approvals ahead of anticipated stricter rules on their development. On Thursday, Mayor Matt Mahan and councilmembers Pamela Campos, David Cohen, Peter Ortiz and Domingo Candelas said they would introduce a proposal h…

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