Good morning, Santa Clarita.

At a recent city council meeting, officials proclaimed April as National Volunteer Month and awarded four graduating high school volunteers with the Civic Service Impact Award while honoring Junior Chamber International members; they noted volunteers logged over 39,000 service hours in 2025 supporting events and programs across Santa Clarita.

On April 15, 1874, Tiburcio Vasquez & three men raided sheep farmer Alexander Repetto’s ranch near Montebello after learning that cash was held at a local bank, and a nervous messenger’s actions soon alerted officials leading to a swift lawman pursuit.

Saturday’s Relay Rally offers face painting, cape decorating, games, and luminaria decorating (to honor cancer survivors) at Newhall Crossing by Laemmle Theatre from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It also opens Relay for Life registration at Central Park on Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Superheroes Unite!)

Pastor Stephen Meadors, known as the cowboy preacher from his days herding cattle, will speak at 10 a.m. Sunday at Friendly Valley United Methodist Church in Newhall (located at 19246 Avenue of the Oaks with free parking and refreshments).

Santa Clarita offers a busy weekend of events.

The Cowboy Festival runs April 18–19 at William S. Hart Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and SENSES Block Party takes place today on Main Street in Old Town Newhall from 7 to 10 p.m.

Attorneys for the Original Saugus Cafe owners filed an amended complaint in federal court Wednesday, claiming compensation over a disputed lease and business legacy — a dispute pending a May 14 hearing at 25861 Railroad Ave.

The Santa Clarita Choral Association celebrated its 40th anniversary with a Choral Festival at Grace Baptist Church in Valencia on Tuesday evening, featuring a performance by the Castaic High School Concert Choir (captured by Kamryn Martell).

The Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Branch will host its annual Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros celebration for kids on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will include activities that promote reading and creativity.

On Saturday from 4-6 p.m., the Unitarian Universalist Church of Santa Clarita Valley hosts a free Earth Day Pop-Up at Vibe Performing Arts — the venue at Valencia Plaza Shopping Center on Lyons Ave — where families can join hands-on activities like Seed Starting and Eco-Crafting to boost environmental care.

Homemade peach cobbler (a twist on a well-known recipe) offers cozy, nostalgic flavors with juicy peaches, cinnamon and a flaky biscuit topping; serve it with vanilla ice cream to bring a comforting taste to your kitchen.

Valencia’s boys golf team won today with a score of 378 ahead of West Ranch, while junior Aidan Chroman earned medalist honors on a 1-under par 71; the team will meet on Monday at Knollwood Club and Wednesday at Sand Canyon Club as league play ends.