A judge on Monday set $100,000 bail for Pescavore founder Clarice Owens, who has been held in jail since December on a felony stalking charge and dozens of misdemeanors tied to alleged harassment and restraining order violations.
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Coverage of Santa Cruz seafood brand Pescavore and legal proceedings involving co-founder Clarice Owens.
Pescavore founder’s trial moved to April; hearing to dismiss 14 charges set for next week
A Santa Cruz judge moved Clarice Owens’ jury trial to April 6 so her attorneys can review newly subpoenaed documents. Hearings later this month will address a motion to drop several charges against the seafood entrepreneur and lower her bail.
Pescavore founder’s defense attorney moves to dismiss some charges; jury trial set for March 23
Clarice Owens, the entrepreneur behind Pescavore tuna jerky, appeared in Santa Cruz County Superior Court on Wednesday ahead of a late-March jury trial on one felony stalking charge and 34 misdemeanor counts related to alleged online harassment and restraining order violations. Her public defender is arguing to dismiss 14 counts, including the felony charge, citing a lack of evidence.
Judge orders Pescavore founder Clarice Owens held in jail until March stalking trial
A Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge on Wednesday ordered Pescavore founder Clarice Owens to remain in county jail until her mid-March trial on charges of felony stalking and dozens of restraining-order violations, citing concerns that she would continue contacting protected parties if released.
Santa Cruz seafood entrepreneur faces felony stalking, 34 additional charges after years of alleged harassment
Santa Cruz entrepreneur Clarice Owens, once featured on NBC’s “Today” show, is facing charges of felony stalking and 34 misdemeanors after prosecutors allege she harassed and threatened dozens of neighbors, colleagues and business partners.
Pescavore, Live Oak-based sustainable fish jerky company, prepares to go national
Pescavore products are now in more than 1,300 stores, including The Point Market in Pleasure Point, Seabright Deli in Santa Cruz, and starting this month, New Leaf. Later this year, the company plans to launch with one of the largest specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic food in the U.S.
Pescavore’s fish jerky mavens prep for upcoming natural foods competition
Clarice and Matt Owens are set to pitch Santa Cruz-based Pescavore and its line of fish jerky to retailers and investors next week at an Oakland event, with a trip to a bigger, national stage on the line.

