Earl Warren Showgrounds Says Proposed Data Center Will Not Be Built
Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara has officially announced that a proposed data center from Global Stack U.S.A. will not be built on their property. The CEO confirmed this decision, stating the focus remains on preserving the showgrounds as a…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, October 21, 2026 —
Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara has announced that a proposed data center from Global Stack U.S.A. will not be built on the property. The showgrounds’ CEO confirmed the decision, according to the information provided.
The CEO said the focus remains on preserving the showgrounds as a community asset. No further explanation for the decision was provided, and the CEO’s name was not included in the announcement summary.
The information provided does not specify when the proposal was made or when the decision was reached. It also does not detail the proposed data center’s size, intended use, project cost, or any review or approval process. No information was provided about whether Global Stack U.S.A. has commented on the decision or is considering another location.
The announcement establishes that the facility will not be built on the showgrounds’ property, but it does not describe any subsequent plans for the site or any changes to the showgrounds’ operations. It also does not identify other proposed uses for the property. The showgrounds’ stated emphasis on preserving its role as a community asset is the only rationale included in the available summary.
Further details about the proposal, the timing of the decision and any next steps were not provided. The announcement, as summarized, confirms the outcome for this property without specifying whether the proposal will proceed elsewhere.
Story summarized from the original created by Elaine Sanders on www.independent.com, see more information here.
