An Oakland City Council committee is expected to consider a temporary ban on data centers in the city after a proposed data center drew backlash last month. Councilmember Carroll Fife is introducing a proposed 45-day moratorium on the facilities at the life enrichment committee meeting next week.

<p>An Oakland City Council committee is expected to consider a temporary ban on data centers in the city after a proposed data center drew backlash last month.&nbsp;Councilmember Carroll Fife is introducing a proposed 45-day moratorium on the facilities at the life enrichment committee meeting next week.</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>