Homes burned down, there was real concern earlier this afternoon about this fire with gusty winds conditions up here on a red flag day, about this fire burning all over san bruno mountain. Coming down into these neighborhoods here in south city, but there was a lot of mutual aid, everyone in San Mateo County showed up for this one, burlingame, brisbane, they had all the crews out here to knock this fire down, of course. Andria borba, kpix5. Meanwhile, westbound lanes of interstate 80, reopened, and vacaville. Heres look at the vegetation fire. Blowing over drivers. Officials say the fire started at a Building Supply yard. Crews got the upper hand, and container just before 4 00. Taking a live look at dublin. Red flag warning in the east and north bays, now extended, until age tomorrow morning, due to the hot weather. Some people take advantage of the steamy weather, people enjoying the friday. Unusual to have it, this hot. Only the fifth time attendance cisco has hit 92 degrees or higher. This late in the season, so records dating back 150 years. Pretty unusual. Motive humidity levels. As the wind get a little stronger overnight, still looking and elevated fire threat commitment levels really wont change much. We are looking at the National Weather service is fire weather snooper, dont be fooled by the name, just gives us a snapshot of what is happening right now, and all these right, especially at top of the hill tops. The red dots, currently exist, not too many of those but a bunch of yellow dots which means there knocking on the door steps, will have to watch for some of those turning red. We take a look at the red flag warning and when it is set to expire when conditions might improve in just a few minutes. You can keep uptodate 24 7 with our new kpix5 app, gives you access to cbs and bay area and kpix5 newscasts. Now to our vote smart segment, Wilson Walker joins us from palo alto, and wilson, you visited multiple county registrars in the bay area, are they keeping up with just the onslaught of early votes . Reporter welcome the answer is yes, by the end of today, nearly 22 million americans will have already voted, just about 2 million of those here in california, by comparison. Fewer than 200, just about 2 million of those here in california, by comparison. Fewer than 200,000 would have voted by now, and what you might call a normal year, it is being called an avalanche of ballots, and yes, we checked in on them today here in Santa Clara County. We are preparing them, we have about 20,000 that are actually verified already, with signatures. The early ballots are quite literally stacking up here, workers are busy verifying signatures and getting ballots ready for processing while outside, voters who have made up their minds continue to pour in. I mean, yeah, its not going to change. Minus will get it done and over with. Reporter those who vote in every election and vote no matter what, theyre going to get their ballots in early. I suspect it is a lot of ballots that we are seeing now. But we have millions of other people who have ballots in hand to have not cast and yet. Myself included. Reporter announcing that is president of the ford foundation. This early surge may reflect one kind of voter. A lot of people have decided how they want to vote in the president ial contest but we have 12 see prepositions on the ballot and they are not an easy budget measures to make your way through, so i can totally understand why many voters want to take more time, do more research. Reporter voters in one respect are running out of time, and to reggie, the registration bear. He is there to invite people to register to vote by the october 19 deadline. Reporter that is this monday but for anyone who misses the deadline you can still vote with some complications. You end up casting a conditional provisional ballot. Which will get counted but takes longer to do on your voting site and then it will be verified after all the other ballots had been counted. So what about tracking your ballot once you actually put in the box there . Our colleague dropped off his ballot on wednesday in Santa Clara County but says it is still not received by the county. Reporter i ran it by a couple of people. The county and Kim Alexander who knows the game across the state. She says this is not at all uncommon. Think about it, when they are checking your ballot in setting you the indication that has been received, has been examined, checked off, here for the process. That been counted, come election day. That all has to happen. When you get a text comes across the factory or something. It is not that detailed, it will come, just be patient, give it a couple of days. Again you have until monday to register to vote, for information how go to our website. Cisco maryland and debris coming out against the proposal by the School District to rename 44 schools. The district says that dozens of campuses have namesakes, with connections to slavery, genocide, or oppression. But the mayor says the district should be focused on getting schools reopened, safe me. Instead of worrying about names right now. She calls it offensive. New video of the creek rescue in san jose, by department got the call just run 4 00 today. The victim fell down the side of the creek bank near curtner and almaden road. She had to be lifted back up and then sent to the hospital, no word on how she felt in the first place, or her condition right now. Still ahead, we want to see the movies on the bigger screens. You know, i mean, not at home. Theaters are okay to reopen. But why some owners say they would rather not. Plus this furry creature local kindergartners do not expect to find. The discovery links to a possible crime at the sf zoo. Straightahead in sports, jumbo, gonzo, guess who is never lost to i didnt choose this job because it was easy. But i cant say i expected this. To fight these fires, we need funding plain and simple. For this crisis, and for the next one. Prop 15 closes tax loopholes so rich corporations pay their fair share of taxes. So firefighters like me, have what we need to do the job, and to do it right. The big corporations want to keep their tax loopholes. Its what they do. Well, i do what i do. If yould like to help, join me and vote yes on prop 15. Woman 1 get your woman 2 you can stay healthy and fill it out from the safety of home. Surfer or you can fill it out anywhere. Man 1 its easy to mail it back. You dont even need a stamp. Man 2 or you can use an official drop box. Woman 3 you can even drop it off at the polls. Man 3 then, track it to confirm your county got it. See . They got it woman 4 mail ballots are the simple, safe, and secure way to ensure that your vote is counted. New at six, this is the first weekend Movie Theaters in Santa Clara County can reopen. Yet some cinema owners to say they are staying close. Len ramirez went to some theaters to find out why. All businesses that are allowed to reopen under the orange tear have to do so by following certain rules that Movie Theater owners say the restrictions placed on their businesses are so severe that it is practically impossible for them to reopen. From the bigname theater change to the smaller marquees, it is all the same. Box offices are closed, popcorn pins are empty and cold in the movie screens are still dark go from fans say they miss going out to the movies. The atmosphere, you know, getting the popcorn, getting the soda. It is cinema. Reporter seven munson, theaters in Santa Clara County are staying closed even though they are technically allowed to reopen. They will lose Movie Theaters for the foreseeable future. Reporter he describes the perfect cinema storm. They get movie it is a green light to reopen at 25 capacity this week. There was another rule that said food and drinks may not be served the indoor gatherings, including at Movie Theaters, except as necessary, to carry out a religious ceremony. So what is a movie without popcorn, candy or drinks . And to make matters worse, the major movie studios held back the 2020 blockbusters until next year, so they wont lose money. So we have no product to show, we have no food and beverage, popcorn, to sell, and on top of that, we are limited to 25 capacity. It virtually is tantamount to shutting us down. Reporter their surviving only by serving food and drinks on the patio, in front of the theater, but it is not a long term solution. The question is can theaters survive to see another tear . Support local businesses, we are doing everything we can to stay relevant and alive. Reporter is already a cliffhanger. Frustration is growing over the stalled negotiations on the new economic stimulus deal in washington. Some bay area family say lawmakers need to get their act together. I wish they would make up their mind. What day, what month, what year it is coming up because everybody is struggling. I dont know what to do now. The next step is, what, i dont know. President trump is ready to sign a limited stimulus bill ahead of the election. He blames House Speaker nancy pelosi for the holdup. She says the new package offered falls significantly short. Still hot across the bay area, but there is less red on our red flag warning than there was just an hour ago. Parts that red flag running were allowed to ask fire at 6 00, for the Santa Cruz Mountains and for the valleys. But the red flag warning does continue, for the north bay mountains, east bay hills, and the diablo range come through 8 00 tomorrow morning the wind is not going to be as strong as they were last night when we had them 50 to even 70 mile an hour wind gust because of that it must in our would rapidly push any fire that managed to get going, and the committee is still quite low out there and temperatures are still quite warm. It beautiful look at downtown San Francisco from treasure island, temperature downtown is still 85 degrees after a high of 92. That is a record, easily. Still 93 in concord, 94 degrees in oakland right now, 90 on the nose and is a and 00, temperatures even warm along the coast, is as it comes from pacifica, he is not used to temperatures in the 80s but it is still 80 degrees right now. Off into the 70s, there, will everywhere else, still in the 90s, restricted drop into the 80s and make it down into the 70s and the 60s but still rather warm for the puppy positive all the sunshine we saw today even that was kind of filter through layer of case. Temperatures will drop down into the 60s, this is a warm low to mature map. These temperatures architected 12 degrees above average and will be about 15 degrees above normal tomorrow, 70s on the coast instead the 80s and 90s that you had today. 80s around the bay, instead of the 90s. So some improvements from the heat of this afternoon, for the inland high temperatures still in the low to mid 90s. Most of us will stay short of record high temperatures tomorrow, but we give it a run in some spots at least, temperatures especially for the inland in the east bay, a little toast year, even the north bay. Santa rosa getting close to that record high in san jose following or following to degree short. Temptress will back off as we head into the second half of the weekend and early next week. A smaller one of is on the way by tuesday and wednesday, still above normal temperatures probably the rest of the month, we take a look at the fire weather conditions in more detail, coming up at 7 00. Vern is here now sports and for the second straight day, joe thorton has signed a contract, the team other than the sharks. This is a big, big one, a little strange because thats face it, we all used to seeing number 19 in teal. But heading north of the voter. Joe thorton, agree kpix5 your contract to put the toronto maple leafs. There other reports that he has artie signed. He has been chasing a up title his entire career. 15 years in san jose. The clubs alltime leader in assists grew up two hours from toronto. Nfl in the 49ers to looking for the first when at home, host the rams sunday night, three point underdogs, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo mentioned 2nd half last week, good to go. Never lost to the rams in three meetings. Call him dr. Garoppolo, he is quite first on his high ankle sprain. What have you learned about the injury come the last couple of weeks . They suck. Not very fun. I always thought a high ankle is a normal ankle sprain,s though you learn something new every day, i guess. When the 49ers seems that practice this week, play our ball. I just cannot let that one go that explanation. What does that mean . You know, just being aggressive, man, and having that mentality like we did last year. On come you know, dont leave any stone unturned. Go out there and handle business, and get off the field. Yes, this couple got engaged on the beach in Santa Barbara wednesday night. Look at the background, it is former nba star dwayne wade, it is happening to be walking by as she said yes. He stopped for a photo with a couple who now have a great engagement story. If you are out there think about popping the question, why dont you just call one 800 i love kpix to commit to consent can or liz over as you drop the question and maybe they can drop in for a photo or two. Im always up for a good wedding reception. That could be a good promotion. Me the folks in sales will think more revenue for the station. Thats a good idea. A picture with ken on your special day. I have one. I love it. Still ahead, a days long hunt to find a stolen zoo animal now ended, thanks to a group of kindergartners. That evening. Coming up after kpix5 news at six, daily coronavirus cases in the u. S. Hit their highest levels since july. As hospitals in the midwest turn away ambulances and doctors pl uber and lyft are like every big guy ive ever brought down. Prop 22 doesnt help their drivers it denies them benefits. 22 doesnt help women. It actually weakens Sexual Harassment laws, which are meant to protect them. Uber and lyft arent even required to investigate Sexual Harassment claims. I agree with the la times no on 22. Uber and lyft want all the power. So, show them the real power is you. Vote no on prop 22. Tonight, that we might that was stolen from the San Francisco zoo is back home safe and sound. A couple of kindergarten kids are the heroes of the safe return. Last night, they saw the lemur in the parking lot of Hope Lutheran day school in daly city. They may be called animal control and zoo handlers showed up. They were all watching the lemur walking around. Without it sitting in one of the playhouses. Bring toby mercer considered an endangered species. Heres the part that is not so funny pick it up with a 30 yearold los angeles man named Cory Mcgilloway broke into the zoo, stole him, he is being char they endorse yes on 25 to end money bail. Governor gavin newsom. Congresswoman karen bass. The western center on law and poverty. The Dolores Huerta foundation. Californians for safety and justice. And the California Democratic party. Yes on 25. And the California Democratic party. When was the last time your property tawhat . L went down . Never. Are you kidding me . For years, the residential burden has gone up. While the corporate burden has gone down. Prop 15 reverses that. It closes corporate loopholes and invests in schools, small business, and firefighters. And when the big corporations pay more, your tax bill goes down. Thats right. A savings of a hundred twentyone dollars a year for the average home. Give homeowners a break. Vote yes on 15. Accused of rape. Accused of stealing 5. The stanford rapist could afford bail. Got out the same day. The Senior Citizen could not. Forced to wait in jail nearly a year. Vote yes on prop 25 to end money bail. Vote yes on prop 25 proposition 16 takes some women make as little as 42 of what a man makes. Voting yes on prop 16 helps us fix that. Its supported by leaders like Kamala Harris and opposed by those who have always opposed equality. We either fall from grace or we rise. Together. Proposition 16 provides equal opportunities, levelling the Playing Field for all of us. Vote yes on prop 16. But thats tough to do on a fixed income. Id be hit with a tax penalty for moving to another county, so im voting yes on prop 19. It limits property taxes and lets seniors transfer their homes current tax base to another home thats closer to family or medical care. Being closer to family is important to me. How about you . Voting yes on prop 19. Captioning sponsored by cbs odonnell tonight, the u. S. Surpasses eight million coronavirus cases as the nation confronts a dramatic fall surge. More than 63,000 new cases in a single day. July as the midwest fa thats the highest number since july as the midwest faces record highs. In wisconsin, one in four tests come back positive, hospitals in kansas city forced to turn away ambulances. Nearly the entire state of ohio experiencing a high rate of spread as doctors in north dakota plead for a mask mandate. Tonight, the advice for parents on trickortreating, and the nearly 30 College Football games canceled because of outbreaks. 18 days to go President Trump tonight with another trip to