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Los Angeles TimesReportingBy Blanca Begert, Dakota Smith, Ian James
Newsom signs bills to regulate data center industry, criticizes Trump for inaction

California's growing data center industry will have more oversight after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven bills to regulate the industry's electricity costs and track water consumption.

Voice of OCReportingBy Noah Biesiada
Irvine Looks to Track Where Hazardous Materials are Handled in Town

The Irvine Civic Center on April 11, 2023. Credit: GIL BOTHWELL, Voice of OC " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CityHallCityLandmark_Irvine_2023_04_Bothwell-4-2.jpg?fit=771%2C434&ssl=1" /> The proposal comes after two hazardous waste incidents this year prompted evacuations in OC cities as residents ask for more safeguards. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate