In a Friday night announcement, officials in Alameda County — the region that includes Oakland, Berkeley, and Pleasanton (among other notable cities) — announced that bars, restaurants, and wineries in the area must immediately halt sit-down, outdoor dining and revert to takeout and delivery service, only. The news comes nearly a month after outdoor dining launched in the region, and as a surprise to officials who say that recently-revised state guidelines prompted the shutdown.

@AlamedaCounty Update on Outdoor