Cherokee Regional Medical Center announced its first baby of 2025. Baby boy Elias was born at 3:24 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 1, to Yaritza and Martin Salazar, of Cleghorn. He was delivered by Dr. Timothy Rice, weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces and measuring 18.5 inches long. He is welcomed at home by big sister, Kataleya. Spencer Hospital has already had its first baby of the year whose mother declined recognition according to a hospital spokesperson. (Photos submitted)