Ballots. Ktvus Jana Katsuyama is telling us its already humming. Reporter Officials Say theyve seen record recently station and record return registration and record returns so far. The sound of early voters ballots whizzing through machines, filled San Franciscos department of elections. Returns are at a record pace so far. The numbers of ballots going out is the highest weve ever issued. Weve got the most voters ever in San Francisco registered to vote. The most voters that have come to city hall to cast ballots. Reporter shifting their focus to get voters to the polls. Trump campaigned in charlotte, north carolina. Hoping to sway that swing states voters. Our opponent represents the rigged system, and the failed thinking of yesterday. Reporter trump also appeared in washington, d. C. At a Ribbon Cutting for his new hotel. He blasted clinton for supporting the Affordable Care act. Which the Obama Administration said could see Health Premiums rise by 20 next year. Floridas battleground race is tight. A new bloomberg poll shows trump ahead by 2 points, while a Florida Atlantic poll shows clinton up by 3 points. Both are within the margin of error. 13 days left in this election, we cannot stop for a minute. Reporter there was no complacency, but instead, plenty of cupcakes, as they celebrated hillarys birthday by opening a new office and National Call center in oakland. Organizers plan to keep it open from 12 to 15 hours every day. While there are organizers in brick and mortar offices in every battleground state, they also have their own goals and expectations in terms of knocking doors, and getting volunteer recruits. Were here to fill that gap. Reporter tonight, californias Trump Campaign said they have three bay area headquarters. Its important to know that white there are these early ballots coming in, no one is able to see the results, or that data until it is pooled on election day. Even though those votes are coming in, they dont know which way theyre falling. Less than two weeks to go, a lot at stake. Tonight, Los Angeles Police are still looking for the person who destroyed Donald Trumps star on the hollywood walk of fame using a sledgehammer and a pickax. This footage was obtained by deadline hollywood. The man accused of damaging the star has identified himself as james otis. Tmz reports, otis wanted to remove the star, so he could auction it off, and then give money to the women who have accused trump of sexual misconduct. New at 10 00, activists rally in San Francisco, calling for a criminal prosecution of wellsfargo executives in the wake of the banks financial scandal. [ music ] a handful of protesters gathered this afternoon in front of the wellsfargo headquarters in the citys financial district. The demonstrators want the state attorney general, and the u. S. Justice department to file charges against top level executives who ran the bank, when employees were ordered to create 2 million fake accounts. They should be prosecuted. If you or i, of the people were ordered to do something illegal, thats a crime in and of itself. The bank is already being investigated by the Justice Department and the state attorney generals office. In the meantime, the bank says its primary objective now is to try to restore trust in wells fargo. Today, the Bank Released a statement saying in part, quote, we are committed to take the deceasive actions, a decisive actions, and learn the lesson. U. S. Defense secretary ash carter ordered the pentagon to stop its efforts to reclaim improperly paid bonus to some 600 members of californias national guard. The decision comes in the wake of outrage from veterans and their families over the governments attempt to recover the money 10 years after it was given out. Critics include president obama, who advised the department not to nickel and dime service members. Accused of drunk and disorderly conduct. One of the firefighters is also accused of resisting arrest and fighting with police. New information tonight from ktvus amber lee, in walnut creek. She tells us, this alleged scuffle followed a firefighter banquet. Reporter frank, the altercation took place here at the Marriott Hotel over the weekend. Everyone we spoke with expressed surprise about what happened. The staff here at Marriott Hotel on north main called police for help. They included two off duty firefighters, both were arrested. One of them is accused of assaulting two police officers. Hours earlier, the united professional firefighters of Contra Costa County held its Second Annual ball at the hotel to raise money for the bikes for tykes charity. There was a Firefighters Charity ball that ended at 11 30 p. M. The night before. Our understanding of the incident is that it occurred at 5 00 a. M. The next morning. Reporter police say the drunk guests included lontavious johnson, and andrew desmond, who was not pictured. Also arrested was johnsons wife, and desmonds girlfriend. The charges range from public intoxication, to assault. Concerning to this walnut creek man. Are you surprised they got into an altercation with police . Yes. For that, thats bad, because they are under the same, you know, fraternity, if you want to wall it. We look at the issue of public trust, and we take that very seriously and we want to make sure that we get it right. Reporter united profession firefighters of Contra Costa County, the Firefighters Union said in a statement that it does not condone the alleged action of the firefighters. Local 1230 apologizes to the Marriott Hotel, the police department, the fire district, and to the public we serve for this unfortunate incident. When they are off duty, they are a citizen like you and me, and should be held accountable. Reporter the two officers suffered minor injuries. They were taken to the hospital for treatment. Walnut creek police tell me they will be turning the case over to the d. A. s office soon. Frank, julie. All right, amber lee in walnut creek tonight, thank you. To the weather now, and after a day of dry conditions, the dark clouds are back and heavy rain is on the way. Our chief meteorologist bill martin here now, and bill, by this time tomorrow, it seems like most of us are probably going to be getting drenched by the rain. Frank, i think just by around noon time tomorrow, everyone will have had a good dose of rain, with more rain tomorrow night into friday morning. Tomorrow morning, youre thinking wet on the commute. Rain develops tomorrow, mid morning into the early afternoon, but there might be a few sprinkles before that. By thursday night into friday morning, it gets going pretty good. Thursday afternoons commute, most likely wet. Friday mornings commute, most likely wet. There is the weather system were tracking. Being fed by seymour, which is a hurricane. Its coming in from the south. Theres the current radar. Look just offshore, you see a little bit. Lets see a model for tomorrow morning. There is 5 00 a. M. You see showers. Then it breaks out a bit. More scattered showers thursday morning. I think theres going to be even more rain than that. White, scattered, wet roadways. Theres 10 00 a. M. , so you get the picture. After this, were going to push into thursday night and friday, when weve got some significant rain. Well see you back here after a break. People in central italy are dealing with the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes that struck after dark, overnight. The larger of the two quakes measured 6. 1, both were centered near the town of biso, about 50 miles north of where another quake hit in august, killing almost 300 people. As foxs Steve Rappaport explains, italian officials are reporting one death from the new quakes. Reporter multiple powerful earthquakes damaging homes and buildings, reducing some to rubble, including historic churches. It was something i cant even to describe. We were really scared. Everything started to shake, and things started falling down on us. You cant put it into words. Reporter these tremors come just months after a deadly quake hit italy back in august, killing nearly 300 people. Meantime, wednesdays first quake hit just after 7 00 p. M. Local time, and measured a magnitude of 5. 4. Translator i was at home, inside when the first quake hit. Than we went out, because the earth kept moving all the time. The more serious damage was caused by the second quake. Reporter fortunately, Authorities Say many people left their homes when the first quake hit, so they were not inside when the more powerful second tremor came, possibly saving lives. Translator at the moment, were trying to manage the emergency situation and take care of the people who are outside. Give them at least the minimum of comfort, because theyve experienced a major shock. So were trying to at least have some hot drinks available. Reporter the epicenters were all in italys marcet region, but were felt as far north as venice. At 10 30, the restaurant had a earned san jose its only michelin rating. We were like in shock. There was no other reaction. What are you going to say to these people . Plus, new developments for a bay area landlord accused of vandalizing his tenants cars. Some say was an effort to move them out. But up first a north Bay Community like a deer caught in the headlights. What to do about an abundance of bambi and her friends. A San Francisco filmmaker, who was arrested and then released for a lack of evidence is speaking out. Ktvus henry lee spoke to epps late today about his release, the justice system, and the support hes received. Reporter epps was arrested on suspicion of murder, after he allegedly shot and killed this man, marcus polk in the glen park neighborhood. Sources say a preliminary investigation shows epps acted in self defense after polk broke into the home where children were present. I spoke with epps late wednesday. Im just really thankful and blessed that im able to get back with my kids and my family, and my moms and i am just really thankful to my community, and really thankful to San Francisco to know that justice can work for a black man in america. Reporter his client opened fire on an intruder. He was unauthorrized to be there, and that he made threatening gestures such that kevin felt in fear of his life, and the life of his common law wife as well. Reporter that doesnt mean the investigation is over. In a statement, San Francisco police said quote, it is not uncommon for d. A. s office to request Additional Investigation on the case. Sfpd worked closely with the d. A. s office, and will be continuing the investigation into this matter. Michael cardosa, says you can use deadly force in your home under certain circumstances. In california, if you are in fear for your life, or your familys life, then you can use deadly force against that person who has broken into your house. Reporter epps created the documentary, straight outa hunters point. Friends say they hope epps can return to his role as a community activist. I believe you cant keep a good man down. Reporter epps is looking forward to being back with his family. For now he is counting his blessings as the Police Investigation continues. We have an update on an incident yesterday that left a Highway Patrol officer injured. The september is ansar el muhammad. Police say all of this started when a Vehicle Theft Task force spotted a stolen car. As officers approached the car, they say el muhammad stepped on the gas, dragging the chp officer and then crashing. Police then fired on the car, wounding el muhammad. What you going to do . Thats all it take. Multiple shot, okay, trying to kill him now. For what . The officer was also hospitalized with cuts to his head, and other injuries, but he is expected to be okay. New at 10 00 tonight, a north bay town dealing with a deer problem. Some say the problem has gotten so bad, its become a health hazard. Its happening in the marin county town of belvedere. Tonight, residents and Community Leaders there were looking at ways to try to fix the problem. Ktvus Debora Villalon is in belvedere tonight, where a Panel Discussed sterilization. Reporter thats right, love them or hate them, deer are a part of life in the woodsest areas of the bay area, and here in belvedere. Because of lyme decide, collisions, and damage to peoples yards, many residents say its time to trim the herd. Along belvedere avenue, a black tailed deer, so content, but causing so much consternation. A thousand people live here, and some people outnumbered by the deer. Theres been deer that have attacked dogs here. Theres all kinds of stories. Reporter more than 1 3 of all residents surveyed say they want the population managed. There were five or six buck, and this is in the middle of the day, five or six buck just running down the road. Reporter surgical sterilization is one option, this audience was told, listening to a panel of experts at a community meeting. Thats done elsewhere in the country, where deer were dying because of overpopulation. Theres no way to pretty it up. If youre going to put deer down, and surgically operate on them, its not going to be a pretty sight. Reporter a gentler option, a vaccine, but has it to be done annually. And since the deer are mostly on private property, they wont let that happen. Without finding out how many residents would reject it, and therefore be able to veto it is the next system. What is your value system . Did you come here for the natural beauty, which means all wildlife, and living comfortably together. The fact is, youre always going to have to be living with some deer. Reporter much discussion on what residents themselves can do to minimize deer damage, trampling through yards, eating landscaping. They will hold them back. Do you have any recommendations for perhaps the shape of a fence . They want food. They want water, and they want shelter. Reporter either sterilization option would take well over a year to begin. So for now, no changes. Long term issue is there will be deer in this community, and hopefully you guys can continue to live with them. Reporter sterilization is an emotional issue. Next steps will come from city council. Members were here tonight listening in. Frank and julie, many people here think that this deer issue will eventually come to a public vote. Debora villalon in marin county tonight, belvedere, thank you. Hurricane seymour is feeding into our weather system. Here it is, down off baja, its a major hurricane, getting sucked sucked into the flow. Its a water vapor loop. Not only are we going to see rain for the next three or four days. Were going to start to see giant surf move in along the coast. These storms in the allusions are generating significant winds. The hawaiian islands, just to give you an idea of where this is emanating. These are typhoons out here. Weve got a wet weekend to talk about. A wet day tomorrow to talk about. Its going to be on and off, not unlike the lath weather system, where some areas really get hit. Some arent going to see a heck of a lot. In this case, the system on thursday looks like its going to take more of a direct case on the bay area central. 5 00a. M. Tomorrow morning, scattered showers. Wet on the roads. This doesnt look amazing, but its going to be wet, around 7 00 a. M. Then, more wetness. Just lots of moisture, and then we get to lunchtime, theres more scattered showers. Then it tees up for thursday night. This is when the hurricane moisture starts to come in. Tomorrow, umbrellas needed, wet ways, and more on thursday night and beyond. A huge, dead whale was spotted today aa long the coast of daly city. Sky fox was overhead about noon. The whale was spotted less than a mile offshore from thornton state beach. Marine biologists think it was a blue whale, which is an endangered species. Marine mammal Officials Say theyre keeping an eye on the carcass, but plan to let nature take its course, and will only take action if the carcase becomes beached. An East Bay High School dealing with hundreds of sick students. People said people from other schools were coming in sick, and got everyone else sick. Up next, what some say may have caused a fifth of the students body to stay home. Later, a story of flimsy boats and desperate measures. Why this year is the deadliest year on record for refugees trying to reach europe. Game 2 of the world series started early because of the threat of rain, and it didnt take long for the cubs to turn things around. Mark will show us how they did it later in sports. The series now turns to chicago. Youll find all of our regular newscasts on ktvu plus. Theres a new development in the upcoming trial of the man accused of killing sierra lamar. They intend to argue that sierra lamar is not dead, and ran away from home instead. It suggests the defense may call a woman who lived with sierra and her mother. The woman reportedly told investigators that sierra lamar was planning to leave home, shortly before her disappearance. Investigators rejected the runaway theory shortly after the 15yearold vanished back in 2012. Her body has never been found. An East Bay High School is dealing with a serious flu outbreak. Clayton Valley Charter High School says about 500 students have been out sick over the past two days. Ktvus Christina Rendon tells us what School Officials are doing about the outbreak. Reporter at clayton Valley Charter High