Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is thrilled to announce the arrival of its first baby of the New Year, Joseph Diaz Hernandez. Baby Joseph made his grand debut on January 1, 2026, marking a joyful start to the new year for the community and for the Diaz Hernandez family.

 Luis and Karen Diaz Hernandez, brother Luis (age 13) and new arrival baby Joseph Diaz Hernandez.
Luis and Karen Diaz Hernandez, brother Luis (age 13) and new arrival baby Joseph Diaz Hernandez.

Baby Joseph arrived on January 1, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., weighing 8 lbs, 0 oz, and measuring 19.5 inches long. He is the newest addition to the family of Luis and Karen Diaz Hernandez, and new little brother to 13-year-old Luis.

Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, proud parents Luis and Karen Diaz Hernandez, brother Luis (age 13) and new arrival baby Joseph Diaz Hernandez.
Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, proud parents Luis and Karen Diaz Hernandez, brother Luis (age 13) and new arrival baby Joseph Diaz Hernandez.

The family received a wagon full of gifts from numerous local businesses.