The Sacramento Brief April 22, 2026 - K Street Trial Opens, 32-Year Sentence, Emergency Alerts Expand

RSS Show Notes (Clean + Optimized)Episode Title: K Street Trial Begins, 32-Year Sentence in Child Assault Case, Emergency Alert ChangesDescription: Opening arguments are underway in the trial tied to Sacramento’s deadliest mass shooting. Prosecutors and defense attorneys offer sharply different accounts of what led to the 2022 K Street gunfire.Plus — a Sacramento man is sentenced to 32 years to life in a child sex assault case, and Sacramento County rolls out expanded emergency alert testing.In Today’s Brief:K Street Shooting Trial Begins Opening statements start for Mtula Payton and Dandrae Martin in the 2022 mass shooting that left six dead and 12 injured. Prosecutors call it gang-related. Defense says it was a chaotic chain reaction.32 Years to Life Sentence Adrian Romero sentenced after being convicted of multiple child sex assault charges involving an 11-year-old victim. Lifetime sex offender registration required.City Watch — Emergency Alerts Expanding Sacramento County will now test its emergency alert system twice a year. Residents encouraged to sign up or update info through Smart911.Weather — Wednesday Chance of morning showers and thunderstorms, then clearing. High near 64. Tonight: Mostly clear, low around 46.Events Happening Today • Poppies in the Park at the State Indian Museum (1–4 PM, free workshop) • Golden State Comedy at Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club & Lounge (7 PM)