Nevada County’s first baby born for 2023 did also manage to occur on New Year’s Day, at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. It’s also the first child for Lauren and Louis Jones. But Lauren says they were surprised, since their eight-pound four-ounce daughter, Jesse, was actually due on January fifth…

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And, as per tradition for the hospital, the Jones were the recipients of a Radio Flyer wagon filled with gifts donated by various groups and businesses. That included books, a handmade blanket, and a carrier. Lauren found the generosity a bit overwhelming…

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Lauren also mentioned that the nurses and staff at the hospital were phenomenal.