California prison on emergency generator power following power outage amid heat wave

A California men's prison is running on emergency generator power for a third day following a major electrical outage in the area over the weekend amid a heat wave. Crews on Tuesday are working to restore power to Solano State Prison after electricity went out Sunday in parts of Vacaville, southwest of Sacramento. Temperatures in Vacaville topped 96 degrees on Sunday and hot weather is expected all week. Corrections officials say running water, ice and cooling fans are available “to help manage heat-related concerns." Pacific Gas & Electric has been on site since the outage began working on repairs. There is no estimate for when power will be restored.