Hey, what's up? It's Gustavo Ariano. Before we get into our latest episode, just a heads up, you want to hear it until the very end, because we have some news that you need to hear.

At the Times, we bring you stories that showcase news from a West Coast perspective through the lives of people making a global impact.

And today, we're handing over the mic to senior producer Denise Guerra.

She's a big-time surfer, goes down to El Salvador, all up and down, California.

And so in surfing, she found this amazing story that's quintessentially California.

But also how the global transgender community is finding their place within the scene.

I'm Denise Guerra. You're listening to The Times.

Essential News from the LA Times.

It's Friday, April 28, 2003.

Thank you. April 28th, 2003. If I didn't have surfing in my life, I probably wouldn't be doing so well.

You know, it saved my life over and over in so many ways.

Jade Curley is a transgender surfer.

And in the world of surfing, being transgender can often be an

isolating experience.

But today, Jade is not alone. We're out here at Will Rogers,

and we have taken over this goddamn beach. Like, we have taken it over. It is a place for us to

shine in so many ways. I'd say there's probably like 60 people here. There's definitely a 10-foot

pole with a trans flag flying. We have a homemade banner that

says trans bodies belong on the beach. And it is such a nice day for people just to reconnect.

This event, after weeks of rain, is called Trans Surfer Boogie and Beach Day. It started like how

all things start nowadays on Instagram.

Shelley Simon is one of the organizers and helps run a community for LGBTQ plus surfers called

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