Heavy rains could bring flash flooding and debris flows, especially in burn scar areas. Officials advise staying off the roads Thursday during the peak of the storm.

Instruments of a Beating Heart” follows a group of first graders in Japan who form an orchestra to play Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy,” as part of a welcoming ceremony for the incoming class of 6-year-olds.

It’s all part and parcel of assessing the true quality of these instruments, putting their playability and build quality to the test in the same way you’ll use them. We’ve put together some buying ...