Alameda County halts outdoor dining

Alameda County health officials abruptly pulled the plug on outdoor service for restaurants, wineries and bars Friday night after learning that updated state guidance is rolling back that permission for counties without a variance from the state. Restaurants, wineries and bars must immediately halt all outdoor operations, according to a statement the Alameda County Public Health Department on Twitter at 9:12 p.m. Friday night. Those businesses may open for drive-through, pick up and delivery only.…