BREAKING: Cali Sky Torres made her entrance into the world just after midnight on January 1, 2026, becoming Ventura County’s first hospital-born baby of the year. The newborn, who was initially expected on December 30, arrived 40 minutes into the new year, surprising her family with her delayed debut.
Cali Sky was born at the Ventura County Medical Center, weighing 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and displaying a calm demeanor in her early moments. Her mother, Brianna Hill, described her as a “stubborn Capricorn” in a phone interview, highlighting the excitement and joy surrounding the new arrival.
“I think the third time’s a charm. I already know what to do. It’s exciting,” Hill said, reflecting on the addition of her third child. Cali joins her two older sisters, Naya, aged 10, and Mila, aged 4, in the family.
Her husband, Alex Torres, who works for the Oxnard Union High School District, expressed his joy, stating, “I’m excited. I’m a girls’ dad. I love it. It’s a blessing.” The couple had been eagerly anticipating Cali’s arrival and even underwent a membrane sweep procedure to help initiate labor.
The family’s anticipation was palpable as they guessed the timing of Cali’s birth. In a twist of fate, Alex guessed correctly, leading to a celebratory atmosphere at the hospital.
The arrival of Cali Sky Torres not only marks a personal milestone for the family but also sets the stage for the ongoing tradition of welcoming the first baby of the year. Last year, the first baby, Elijah Tai Ignacio, was born at 1:31 a.m. on January 1, 2025, at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura.
As the Torres family embarks on this new chapter, the community looks on with joy, celebrating not just a birth but the beginning of 2026 with hope and happiness. This heartwarming story serves as a reminder of the joy that new life brings, just as the year starts anew.
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