. >>> finding a job is hard enough these days but for exfelons it can be near impossible.l because of a little box on a job application form. in tonight's special report, david stevenson explains why banning that box can help. >> reporter: stevenson says he's applied for eight jobs but can't get an interview any where. because of one question on the application form, have you ever been convicted of a felony, yes or no. >> i think that's the reason why i've been denied so many opportunities. he admits he made mistakes and says he's rehabilitated. >> reporter: but that disclosing his felony conviction gives potential employers a reason to not hire him. advocates for exfelons say the good news is that she's six states and 26 large cities and counties nationwide have recently banned the box. eliminating the felony question for public job applications. it's an issue that's gaining increasing important as california awaits a supreme court ruling on whether thousands of prisoners must be granted early release into their communities. >> if people who are coming out of prisons can'

. >>> finding a job is hard enough these days but for exfelons it can be near impossible.l because of a little box on a job application form. in tonight's special report, david stevenson explains why banning that box can help. >> reporter: stevenson says he's applied for eight jobs but can't get an interview any where. because of one question on the application form, have you ever been convicted of a felony, yes or no. >> i think that's the reason why i've been denied so many opportunities. he admits he made mistakes and says he's rehabilitated. >> reporter: but that disclosing his felony conviction gives potential employers a reason to not hire him. advocates for exfelons say the good news is that she's six states and 26 large cities and counties nationwide have recently banned the box. eliminating the felony question for public job applications. it's an issue that's gaining increasing important as california awaits a supreme court ruling on whether thousands of prisoners must be granted early release into their communities. >> if people who are coming out of prisons can'

. >> exfelons are not eligible for public safety jobs. >>> san mateo county is expecting more tourists this year. the tourism bureau says hotel business was up from 2009 and at 7% increase is expected this year. tourism supports about 17,000 jobs in the county. four million dollars will be spent this year to promote tourism in sonoma. >>> a surprised move by the mount diablo school board has parents demanding answers. >> i answered the question to the best of my ability. >> you answered like a politician. >> parents and students packed a meeting last night at westwood elementary they are upset over the school board president proposal to close the school. silverwood elementary is also at risk. >> these last three years are worst than the cuts we have experienced in the great depression. >> the school board meets at glen brook to discuss the school closures. a final decision is expected to be made on february 22nd. >>> a san jose good samaritan that received a pricey bill for his good deed is getting help of his own. a san jose house erupted into flames. jeremy fisher noticed the flames

advocates for former prisoners say if exfelons can't find a job, they could end up in prison. >> you have the basic necessities. if you don't have employment, you can't provide those. >> they are not eligible for public safety jobs such as police, probation officers, or juvenile counselors. >>> i want to go back to sal talking about road closure. >> we are watching that road closure thing on 101. it's not causing a huge deal. southbound 101 as you head down to the peninsula. it's blocking the right lane again. this is an investigation. a fatal crash there last night. looks like we have a new crash just reported on southbound 101 here. southbound 101 near hillsdale. there is a vehicle in the right lane with the flashers on watch for that. let's move along and take a look at the bay bridge. it's light so far. no major problem there is. if you are driving on interstate 880, so far so good. let's go to steve. >>> thank you. happy friday everybody. let's get you pointed in the right direction. it looks like next week you'll have to get that rain gear out. a few high clouds to the forth. i