No way to beat L.A.

1: What’s the latest way to show up your neighbor in Los Angeles? A: Two Teslas in the driveway B: Drought-friendly plants instead of a lawn

C: Skip the next Hillary Rodham Clinton fundraiser

D: Designer garbage cans on the curb 2: President Obama announced a crackdown on what thriving Chinatown business? A: Shark fins on restaurant menus B: Fireworks blamed for injuries and wildfires C: Live animals sold in markets D: Ivory sales that spur African poaching

3: Amazon’s got an answer to drone critics: What is it?

A: Order a tryout drone and have it delivered free

B: Different altitudes to separate commercial and hobby drones C: Sell the right to fly the things D: Our data is tracking you, so be nice

4: Why did France deploy riot police?

A: Wave of bar fights after Tour de France wrapped up

B: Migrants pushing to enter the Eurotunnel and flee to England

C: Tourists cutting in wait line at the Louvre museum

D: Oversee freeways as the nation pretty much shuts down for August vacation 5: Four California national parks including Yosemite got failing grades for what? A: Lousy snack bar food B: Weak protections against bear attacks C: Dirty air pouring in from outside D: Allowing timber sales on burning over areas