West San Jose to get Costco after judge tosses lawsuit

A Santa Clara County Superior Court judge dismissed a lawsuit aimed at blocking the construction of a new Costco in West San Jose. The lawsuit, filed by the West Valley Citizens for Responsible Development, claimed that the San Jose City Council's approval of the Costco project violated zoning rules and that the environmental review process was inadequate. The judge's decision allows the project to proceed, which is expected to bring economic benefits to the city and replace vacant commercial buildings.