Jeff Walls' Family Honey

03/26/2026

Happy bees at Jeff Walls' Family Honey 💛

03/18/2026

03/18/2026

Curious what bees do when it’s 91* out? Know why?

03/03/2026

They’re all true. 💛

Fun Facts About Bees for Kids 🐝

Bees have 5 eyes: two big ones and three tiny ones on top of their heads.

02/13/2026

Fortunately, this guy “got stung” but, unfortunately, these thefts occur often. Wish people would just bee-have! 

On February 6, 2026, deputies with the Merced County Sheriff’s Office took a report of 172 stolen beehives from an agricultural property in unincorporated Gustine. The stolen hives are vital to orchard pollination throughout the region.

Through cooperation among members of the California Rural Crime Prevention Task Force—of which the Merced County Sheriff’s Office is a participating agency—investigators developed information regarding the possible location of the stolen property. On February 10, 2026, deputies with the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office located the stolen bee boxes within their jurisdiction and conducted surveillance.

During the surveillance operation, a suspect returned to the location and was observed attempting to alter and conceal the ownership information branded on the boxes. Deputies arrested 46-year-old Leonid Terzi of Sacramento for Grand Theft and Possession of Stolen Property. He was subsequently booked into the Yolo County Jail.

The stolen beehives were recovered and will be returned to their rightful owner.

The Merced County Sheriff’s Office extends its appreciation to the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office and our partners in the California Rural Crime Prevention Task Force for their assistance in this investigation.

This case remains under investigation. Anyone with information may contact Detective Thomas Griffin at (209)385-7472 or send an email to [email protected]

11/12/2025

It bears repeating…
Thank you to ALL who have served! We are proud & grateful to say we have family members & friends that have served. Our country would not “bee” what it is without you! 💛

11/09/2025

Special outing back to honey house & look who jumps right back into action. Old habits die hard. We love him so. 💛

09/21/2025

**UPDATE: Thank you to all who came out & supported the 16th Annual, A Taste of Soquel (TOS). This year’s totals are $13,317 which provides 39,951 meals for Second Harvest. At TOS, 100% of the proceeds go to Second Harvest, a local food bank that feeds people in need in Santa Cruz county. We’re honored to be a part of such a wonderful event. Thank YOU to all that helped make this happen, including First Congregational Church of Soquel for host this lovely event. 💛

Buzz on by to TASTE the different varieties of HONEYS our bees have made from the flowers theSecond Harvest Food Bank Volunteer Opportunities1-4 at A Taste of Soquel WHILE supporting Second Harvest Food Bank. We have Soquel Wildflower, Aptos Wildflower, Carmel Wildflower, Sage, Pumpkin Squash honeys, just to name a few. 💛rl

04/07/2025

More swarm play.
Are swarms aggressive?

02/16/2025

Had some trouble this week moving bees, but it all worked out in the end. Fortunately, we’re able to laugh through times like these…most of the time. 😂 Have a sweet week everyone! 💛

01/24/2025

Look at all that pollen the bees are bringing in. They’re 💛ing this 🌞y weather! CAN YOU SPOT THE 👑?