California Clam Chowder

Name: California Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, or more to taste; 2 cups diced red potatoes, or more to taste; 1 cup diced celery; 1 cup minced yellow onion; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®); 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; white pepper to taste; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 2 cups half-and-half; 2 cups 2% milk; 4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, undrained, or more to taste; 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar