A proposed battery storage facility near Watsonville is causing concern among longtime residents who fear they may have to leave their homes. - The facility is part of clean energy infrastructure for Santa Cruz County.
- Residents cite safety, property values, and quality of life as key worries. - Some have lived in the area for decades and feel a strong connection to the community.
- The project highlights tensions between environmental goals and local impacts. Local opposition continues as the project moves forward, with residents seeking alternatives to displacement.