Red Cross experiencing emergency blood, platelet shortage
Bundles of blood samples and vials are taken to storage during a blood drive. Signal file photo

Red Cross experiencing emergency blood, platelet shortage

As blood donor turnout reaches the lowest levels of the year amid historically low inventory levels, the American Red Cross announced it’s experiencing an emergency blood and platelet shortage. Eligible…

Red Cross testing donors for COVID-19 antibodies
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Lynn Evans of Canyon Country raises her arm as she finishes donating blood during the Red Cross Blood Drive held the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library in Canyon Country on Friday, Jan. 4, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Red Cross testing donors for COVID-19 antibodies

The American Red Cross announced Monday it would be testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies for a limited time, allowing donors insight into whether they have…

UCLA to host blood drive at St. Stephen’s
Bundles of blood samples and vials are taken to storage during a blood drive. Signal file photo

UCLA to host blood drive at St. Stephen’s

As severe blood shortages continue due to an unprecedented number of blood-drive cancellations during the coronavirus outbreak, the University of California, Los Angeles, is hosting another blood drive in Valencia.…

UCLA to host blood drives in SCV
Bundles of blood samples and vials are taken to storage during a blood drive. Signal file photo

UCLA to host blood drives in SCV

The University of California, Los Angeles, is hosting two blood drives in Valencia, as severe blood shortages continue due to an unprecedented number of blood-drive cancellations during the coronavirus outbreak.…

Local cancer patient hosting blood drive
Addison, 8, is fighting leukemia and has the power of community - and unicorn love - mobilizing behind her. She has received multiple unicorn plush gifts since her diagnosis in October. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Local cancer patient hosting blood drive

Since October, 8-year-old Addison Rivera has been fighting acute lymphatic leukemia, a type of blood cancer. It was because of this that her mother, Cassandra, realized the importance of donating…

City to host blood drive on Friday
After issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors in early July, the American Red Cross continues to face a severe blood shortage.

City to host blood drive on Friday

A single blood donation can save up to three lives, according to city officials, which is why Santa Clarita and the American Red Cross are partnering to host two community…

SCV Family YMCA holds blood drive
Phylebotomist Rebecca Paz, finishes up with donor Valerie Bradford of Saugus who gave blood during the American Red Cross Blood Drive held in the multi-purpose room at the Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA in Valencia on Friday. (Photo by Dan Watson)

SCV Family YMCA holds blood drive

Residents gave back to their community at a blood drive held by the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region, located at the Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA, on Friday.

Stepping up during blood shortage
After issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors in early July, the American Red Cross continues to face a severe blood shortage.

Stepping up during blood shortage

The American Red Cross continues to face a severe blood shortage despite issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors in early July, prompting a College of the Canyons…

Ways to help Las Vegas shooting victims, families
FILE PHOTO: Onsite nurse Brandy Cole check in Les Robinson before he donates blood at The Sanctuary Church Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016. Samie Gebers/ The Signal

Ways to help Las Vegas shooting victims, families

From donating blood to giving money, there are several ways Santa Clarita Valley residents can help victims of Sunday night’s mass shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas,…

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