A proposed artificial intelligence data center in Inyokern is drawing heated opposition from residents in Eastern Kern County.
The RB Inyokern Data Center would be located near the intersection of Highway 395 and State Route 178, 6 miles from Ridgecrest. The proposed 99-megawatt site would provide backup emergency generation to support on-site data center operations.
Dozens of residents attended the Ridgecrest City Council meeting Wednesday night to voice concerns about the project’s potential impact on the community…