A gory set of manuals, one dating to the 17th century, advised Japanese warriors in the secret ways of seppuku.

The woman found dead in her garage late last week in Meiners Oaks was murdered with a knife, the District Attorney's Office alleged in a criminal complaint against the Oxnard man named as the suspect.

But it wasn’t just about notes and rhythms. He guided us through the tradition, style, and nuance behind each composer. While ...