Two Local Movie Theaters Are Finally Getting Upgraded

Plus: Work on the Santa Claus Lane bike path will start soon; 36-unit apartment complex proposed for the Jiffy Lube site on De La Vina; construction imminent of big apartment project at State and Gutierrez; classic Santa Barbara commercial space for lease; new show at Marcia Burtt Gallery; My Pet Ram gallery in the Funk Zone. 5

The Palms Building in Carpinteria Is Being Turned Into a Hotel

And the bar/restaurant on the ground floor will be operated by Good Lion Hospitality. 3

Newsletter: August 28

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Upper East Structure of Merit With a Seductive Floor Plan

Noteworthy new listings also include a restrained Jeff Shelton house in Coast Village; tomato-red farmhouse near San Ysidro Ranch; 2000 Supertuscan; boho compound with views; monastic Westside contemporary; and more.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 6

Uncorked Will Close Next Month

More food news: Two new tasting rooms in the Funk Zone; Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant has moved in with another establishment; Goodland Wine Shop is now open on Upper State Street; why the Goleta Beach restaurant is delayed; Corazón says it hasn't committed to helping M. Special with food; Noleta IHOP has closed.

Entertainer’s Dream in Hope Ranch Annex

A rare offering in the desirable Rancho Asoleado gated community, the private, single-story home features high quality inside and out.

The Last Two Oil Piers on Haskell’s Beach Will Be Removed Soon

Other recent news: The Hotel Santa Barbara is finally getting some work done; developers of the Surfliner Inn in Carpinteria make a concession; sick sea lions; updates on apartment projects on Garden and Milpas.

Exploring the Sea Caves of Santa Cruz Island

Everything you need to know about the Santa Barbara Adventure Company's terrific kayak tour of Santa Cruz Island.

Newsletter: August 24

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