The Simpkins Swim Center is a beneficial community asset that provides not only recreational activities but, more importantly, a valuable means for improving the health of our residents. From ...

LIVE OAK — No one is more keenly aware of the benefits of water-based activities than Santa Cruz County residents. Take a look a Steamer Lane when a massive swell rolls through or head to a public ...

LIVE OAK — Despite its wide geographic area, Santa Cruz County only has four incorporated cities: Scotts Valley, Capitola, Watsonville and the county’s namesake city. The rest of the county is ...

A mallard pays no attention to the clearly posted signage and bathes in the pool at the base of the water slide at Simpkins Family Swim Center in Live Oak. The center, operated by the Santa Cruz ...