The nation's blood supply blood has fallen by more than 25% since July 1, according to the Red Cross.
There are more than 400 beaches scattered along California's 840 miles of coastline.
Donors of all blood types are needed, especially type O blood donors and platelet donors, according to the American Red Cross.
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A La Jolla beach, with its sea lions and seals, landed at No. 5 among 2024's Best of the Best beaches, a new ranking says.
Anyone who donates blood or platelets​ to the Red Cross in February will receive a $20 Amazon.com gift card.
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Anyone who donates in January will have a chance to win a trip for two​ to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas.
Shorelines at La Jolla Imperial Beach, Silver Strand, Coronado, Ocean Beach and La Jolla were all under closure or advisory notices.
A new study by Westgate Resorts calculated the most Instagrammable beaches in the country, with La Jolla Cove coming out on top.
The American Red Cross is asking La Jolla residents to give the gift of lifesaving blood or platelets this holiday season.
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Donors will receive a $10 gift card to a restaurant of their choice and be entered to win a $5,000 gift card.
"When blood and platelet supplies drop to critical levels, it makes hospitals and the patients they are treating vulnerable."
SoCal residents are flocking to the coast to experience the ephemeral glow of bioluminescent waves.
The nation's blood supply blood has dropped to "critically low levels" —​ nearly 25 percent since early August, according to the Red Cross.
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.
San Diego County beaches are home to some of the bluest water in the country, according to a new report.
Historic rainfall took a toll on ocean quality throughout the state of California, according to nonprofit Heal The Bay's annual report.
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September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Blood donors are needed for people with sickle cell disease.
The Red Cross is urging donors to get prepared for emergencies during National Preparedness Month, including donating blood or platelets.
The American Red Cross is asking donors to "pump up the blood supply." Donate blood or platelets for a chance to win free gas for a year.
To prevent a blood shortage, the American Red Cross is offering incentives for donating blood in La Jolla.
Anyone who donates blood or platelets through July 10 will receive a Red Cross recycled cotton tote bag, while supplies last.
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