Ojai's 'Pastie Lady' heads for Oregon

After a year of causing a commotion by riding through town nearly naked on her bike, the "Pastie Lady" of Ojai turns her attentions to Ashland, Ore. Catherine Saillant has the update.

Jennifer Moss, 32, caused community strife and gained local celebrity for the bike rides she took daily through the center of town, clad only in a hemp G-string and pasties.

But last week, she said she'd grown tired of police harassment in the Ventura County city of 8,000, and moved to Ashland, Ore.

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Moss, who calls herself "Earth Friend Jen," had touted various environmental causes during her streaks through downtown. She's passionate about water and thinks everyone should wear clothes made of hemp.

But she'd been ticketed for traffic violations several times and had twice been cited for public indecency. The Ventura County district attorney's office declined to prosecute either case, said Bruce Norris, Ojai's police chief.

Are they ready for her in Ashland? And isn't it a little colder there? Read Catherine's full Pastie Lady story for answers.

-- Veronique de Turenne

Comments

[melissa lion]

No kidding -- someone making a big deal about riding their bike moving to Oregon! Well, she better look out because Oregonians look askance at tans.

Hey Jen, bring some of that California sunshine up with you. Yesterday we broke all of 54 degrees in Portland. Right now, it's 48 degrees. Be sure to pack your scarf.

[Sara]

Not really sure that she will get the warm reception she hopes for. There are a lot of California transplant residents in Ashland, but the place seems pretty conservative too. Why doesnt she just get a job? Or put some clothes on? She is irritating and I can't get past the irritation to listen to whatever she has to say about her causes. I don't care, and I am sure that I am not the only one. Sayonara pastie lady!

[michael]

War is ok, but a cute scantily clad woman is scandalous.

Welcome to upside-down world.