Alice Li

California

Alice Li is an award-winning visual journalist for the Washington Post. She covers national news, with a special focus on the important complexities and issues that animate the Western US.
Latest from Alice Li

    Historic neglect left this Calif. town vulnerable to floods

    A major flood in Pajaro shows how the U.S. is ill-prepared to address climate disasters in its most at-risk communities.

    April 1, 2023

      Displaced California residents frustrated over lack of help

      Displaced residents from Pajaro, Calif., don't know when they'll be able to return home. Many feel frustrated that not enough is being done to help.

      March 16, 2023

        Right of way: California's push to remake city streets

        The pandemic turned congested streets into pedestrian safe havens. Now many want to make those changes permanent – but it won't happen without a fight.

        March 15, 2023

          Inside the movement to remake America’s city streets

          The pandemic turbocharged the push to make America's streets more pedestrian friendly. As the covid-19 emergency ends, many are fighting to make those changes permanent. Not everyone is happy about it.

          March 15, 2023

            California levee breach forces thousands to evacuate

            A levee breach along the Pajaro River along California’s central coast has forced thousands of people out of their homes.

            March 12, 2023

              Residents stranded in homes after California storm

              The atmospheric river that hit northern California late Thursday caused widespread flooding and left residents stranded after a main road got washed out.

              March 10, 2023

                Massive snowfall dumps in northern California

                Residents near Lake Tahoe react to a March snowstorm that brought over a dozen feet of snow.

                March 4, 2023

                  Stunning aerial views of California's record level snowpack

                  The recent spate of storms lifted the statewide snowpack to 190 percent of average for the start of the month, and more snow is on the way.

                  March 3, 2023

                    Monterey Park survivor shares how dancing partner saved her

                    Hattie Peng and Jim Goodman have been dancing partners and friends since they first met on the dance floor. Goodman saved Peng's life during the shooting.

                    January 25, 2023

                      Monterey Park survivor recalls shooting: 'I was the closest'

                      For Niu Yi, Star Ballroom Dance Studio was a joyful safe haven. Until he saw a gunman open fire on his fellow dancers. Now Yi’s “heart is no longer at peace.”

                      January 24, 2023