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New Costco approved in California, but some locals say location is 'unnecessary'

A new Costco warehouse and gas station are one step closer to coming to Downey, California, after city leaders approved a development agreement for the project, though not everyone is convinced the area needs another location.The Downey City Council recently voted to move forward with plans for the new warehouse on Firestone Boulevard. City officials say the development is expected to create hundreds of jobs and generate new revenue for public services.Mayor Pro Tem Horacio Ortiz Jr. praised the project in an Instagram post, calling it an investment in the city's future."The Costco project wil...