🌱 CHP investigates deadly Highway 247 head-on crash near Lucerne Valley
Lucerne Valley, California Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Lucerne Valley! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- CHP investigates deadly Highway 247 head-on crash near Lucerne Valley
Also on today's calendar: Discover Art and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: I Am not animal, vegetable, or mineral. I don’t eat, but need to be fed regularly to stay alive. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 53 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Warm with lots of sun, temps: high: 90, low: 56.
- Sunday: Blazing sunshine and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fatal Head-On Crash Involving a Tesla and a Semi Cement Truck on Hwy 247 Wednesday Morning (paininthepass.info) — A deadly head-on collision on Highway 247 near Lucerne Valley Wednesday morning left the Tesla driver dead and a passenger with minor injuries after colliding with a cement truck. The crash, near Old Woman Springs Road by Stony Ridge and Old Victor roads, is under investigation by the CHP Victorville office, with more details expected in a preliminary report. 
📸 Around Lucerne Valley
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓
Upcoming Events in
Lucerne Valley
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
-
Astro Activities →
Janice Horst Library, 10498-10288 Allen Way, Lucerne Valley
4:00 pm
Tuesday May 12
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
-
Memorial Service for former teacher Linda Schlenz
Lucerne Valley Unified Sgt. Brian L. Walker Memorial Gymnasium at Lucerne Valley Middle H
10:00 am -
Discover Art →
Janice Horst Library, 10498-10288 Allen Way, Lucerne Valley
4:00 pm -
NUKETOWN MAY 15-17, 2026 →
Lazy G Ranch, 11175 Lakeview Ave, Lucerne Valley
12:00 pm -
WOT Women On Target
Lucerne Valley Lions Club 30200 Del Oro Rd, Lucerne Valley, CA
7:30 am -
Astro Activities →
Janice Horst Library, 10498-10288 Allen Way, Lucerne Valley
4:00 pm -
Discover Art →
Janice Horst Library, 10498-10288 Allen Way, Lucerne Valley
4:00 pm -
Astro Activities →
Janice Horst Library, 10498-10288 Allen Way, Lucerne Valley
4:00 pm
Saturday May 9
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Sunday May 17
Tuesday May 19
Thursday May 21
Tuesday May 26
📣 Lucerne Valley Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
-
Paint N' Sip Ladies Night →
Lost in the Woods Art Gallery, 42001 Big Bear Blvd Suite 7, Big Bear Lake
7:30 pm -
Strawberry Days — Los Rios Rancho →
Los Rios Rancho, 39611 Oak Glen Rd, Yucaipa
10:00 am -
Mommy & Me Paint Class →
Lost in the Woods Art Gallery, 42001 Big Bear Blvd Suite 7, Big Bear Lake
10:30 am -
Kris Simeon: Live at Barrel 33 →
Barrel 33, 40754 Village Dr, Big Bear Lake
1:00 pm
Friday May 8
Saturday May 9
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ranger & Lynn are home after 3 day
Neighborhood networking help me find them They were 1/2 from home ! I’m so relieved (Nextdoor Lucerne Valley)
- Greens Operations, Inc. posted a job opening for NIGHT AUDITOR - Hampton Inn & Home2 Suites Big Bear in Big Bear Lake. Apply here.
- Walgreens posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate - Temporary in Big Bear Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lucerne Valley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Big Bear Lake
- Meals On Wheels Volunteers Killed In DUI Crash: Reports (patch.com)
- Asa Vermette at the Downhill National Championships Last Year (mbaction.com)
- This 110-mile route is one of the state's most breathtaking drives — featuring steep mountain drops, sweeping valley views and beautiful alpine lakes (secretlosangeles.com)
Apple Valley
- Special Mother's Day farmers market coming to Apple Valley (vvdailypress.com)
- Lund Family Hive busy as a bee, selling raw honey in the High Desert (vvdailypress.com)
Ok Lucerne Valley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Fire (Thank you Steve H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.