Blood is desperately needed. A blood drive will be held tomorrow (August 13) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Yucca Valley in the parking lot of the Hi-Desert Star (56445 Twentynine Palms Highway). All blood donors must wear a face mask and undergo a COVID-19 health screening on arrival. All donors should be free of infections or illness, weigh at least 115 pounds, and not be at risk for AIDS or hepatitis. Donors will receive a free cholesterol screening and incentives. To make an appointment to donate blood, call 800-TRY-GIVING