Jeff Walls' Family Honey

06/19/2026

Making her debut, Cherryvale Wildflower made from our bees, hand spun & bottled all right here on the farm!! It’s got a smooth, buttery taste with a hint of floral notes. Isn’t she lovely?! 💛

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]