Red Cross Blood Shortage Continues: How La Mesa Residents Can Help

"When blood and platelet supplies drop to critical levels, it makes hospitals and the patients they are treating vulnerable."

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Nighttime View From Mount Helix: Photo Of The Day

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'Beautiful Gem': Photo Of The Day

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The View Atop Mount Helix: Photo Of The Day

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Red Cross Declares Blood Shortage: How La Mesa Residents Can Help

The nation's blood supply blood has dropped to "critically low levels" —​ nearly 25 percent since early August, according to the Red Cross.

Panoramic Sunset View: Photo Of The Day

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View From The Top Of Mount Helix: Photo Of The Day

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Pretty Purple Tree: Photo Of The Day

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SD Weekend: Powwow; Grape Stomp; SeaWorld Beer Fest; Buffet For Maui

Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Sept. 2-3, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.

Flowers In Bloom: Photo Of The Day

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Squirrel At Spring Valley Park: Photos Of The Day

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Stunning La Mesa Sunset: Photo Of The Day

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East County Sky: Photo Of The Day

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Beautiful Day In East County: Photo Of The Day

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Cape Gooseberries: Photo Of The Day

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Eggs In Every Shade: Photo Of The Day

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Donate Blood Near La Mesa To Prevent Shortage: Where To Donate

Donate blood to the Red Cross for a chance to win​​ a New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium.

Delta Aquariid, Perseid Meteor Showers Ramp Up Over La Mesa

The Delta Aquariids are known to leave persistent trains of ionized gas that can last for a couple of seconds.

Powerball Ticket With 5 Numbers Sold In San Diego County

The Powerball numbers were drawn Monday evening.

Mt. Helix Park Food & Wine Festival To Return Aug. 19 Atop Mount Helix

The 16th annual event, which supports Mt. Helix Park Foundation, will feature food, drinks, music, line dance lessons and a silent auction.

Donors Needed In La Mesa To Prevent Red Cross Blood Shortage

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La Mesa Post Office To Host Passport Fair Ahead Of Holiday Season

It takes three or more months to process new passports due to "extremely high demand," according to the U.S. Postal Service.

Flowering Plant In Spring Valley: Photo Of The Day

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Duck Exploring Spring Valley: Photo Of The Day

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How Walkable Is La Mesa? UCSD Study Promotes Benefits To Walking

Walkable neighborhoods promote active behaviors like walking for leisure or transportation to school, work, shopping, or home.

Rabbit Roams La Mesa Park: Photo Of The Day

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Magical Sweetwater Reservoir: Photo Of The Day

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Blood Donation Shortfall: Blood Urgently Needed In La Mesa

A shortfall in blood donations last month could stress the Red Cross blood supply. Here's a list of blood drives near La Mesa.

Cool Zone Sites Open In La Mesa Ahead Of Summer Season

Cool Zone sites include the county's 33 branch libraries, community centers and other locations across the San Diego region.

Caterpillar Phacelia At Mt. Helix Park: Photo Of The Day

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Beautiful View From Mt. Helix Park: Photo Of The Day

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Heartland Fire And Rescue To Host Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Heartland Fire and Rescue serves the cities of El Cajon, La Mesa and Lemon Grove.

Spring In Bloom At Mt. Helix Park: Photo Of The Day

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Wildflowers At Mt. Helix Park: Photo Of The Day

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La Mesa Post Office To Host Passport Fair Saturday

A series of passport fairs will take place at 17 post offices in San Diego, San Bernardino and Imperial counties.

Springtime At Mt. Helix Park: Photo Of The Day

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