File: View of a Costco wholesale storefront.
A new Bay Area Costco opened today in Napa, but people across the county have been anticipating this one for years.
As early as Oct. 12, according to KTVU, fans of the big-box warehouse store brought out their camping chairs, blankets and snacks to be some of the very first people through the doors at 280 Riversound Way, the first Costco in the county. Until now, customers had to drive to Fairfield, Santa Rosa, Vacaville or Vallejo to load up on bulk items and $5 roast chickens.
With the big news announced as far back as 2018, the store was ready for a celebration on........