Coverage dated November 1, 2026

Valley Children's Hospital placed on lockdown as Madera County deputies investigate threatening call

Headline from ABC 30 Fresno

Valley Children's Hospital is currently on lockdown in response to a threatening call, according to the Madera County Sheriff's Office.

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  1. Your Central Valley

    Valley Children's Hospital locked down due to threat (opens Your Central Valley)

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    MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - The Madera County Sheriff's Office is working alongside staff and administration at Valley Children's Hospital after a threatening telephone call was received. The hospital has been placed on lockdown as a precaution.

  2. ABC 30 Fresno

    Valley Children's Hospital placed on lockdown as Madera County deputies investigate threatening call (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    Valley Children's Hospital is currently on lockdown in response to a threatening call, according to the Madera County Sheriff's Office.

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