Fairgrounds vs Data Centers in Calistoga | Venice Beach News

Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 5, 2026 · 2m

A bold plan to turn California’s historic fairgrounds into revenue-generating tech hubs is sparking fierce local resistance. Global Stack wants to build massive data centers and vertiports on up to 70 fairgrounds by 2030, promising financial sustainability without cost to taxpayers. But in Calistoga, residents are rallying against an 8-10 megawatt data center proposal, calling it a threat to public space, emergency access, and community heritage. They demand a proper planning process and envision fairgrounds as vibrant gathering places—not 24/7 energy factories. With California’s energy woes…