Running for a bonus: Company gives larger cash rewards if workers can run 2 miles a day

The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."

Japanese steel company purchasing U.S. Steel in deal worth nearly $15 billion

Nippon Steel said Monday that the deal will bolster its manufacturing and technology capabilities, and also expand the company's production in the U.S. and add to its positions in Japan.

Hermès heir plans to give $7 billion fortune to his 51-year-old gardener

Nicolas Puech, the 80-year-old heir to the French luxury brand Hermès fortune, is reportedly planning to distribute his wealth to his 51-year-old gardener, who he also intends to legally adopt.

Gas prices dip lower, an early present for travelers this holiday season: AAA

The national average for a gallon of gas resumed its gradual decline amid falling oil prices. If oil prices stay low, drivers can anticipate a continued drop in pump prices, AAA said.

Homebuying demand dries up even as mortgage rates drop: Freddie Mac

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.03% for the week ending Dec. 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Businesses near APEC took economic hit, owners say

Before the conference, city leaders talked about the $53 million it was expected to bring to San Francisco, but now some businesses around Moscone Center are saying that instead, they saw a dramatic decrease in business.

Grand Lake Kitchen lends helping hand to struggling SF Mexican restaurant

Hard times caused the owners of the popular authentic Mexican take-out spot in San Francisco, La Canasta, to close after more than 35 years of business.

Spotify to cut 17% of workforce in third round of layoffs this year

“We now find ourselves in a very different environment," Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said. "And despite our efforts to reduce costs this past year, our cost structure for where we need to be is still too big."

New bike lane blamed for drop in business along popular SF Mission corridor

The owner of a small business on Valencia Street is blaming a new center bike lane for its demise and now other business owners in San Francisco's Mission District are letting city leaders know they oppose the lane.

Companies are cutting worker benefits to offset the sting of high inflation

Companies looking to cut costs to offset the pain of high inflation are quietly paring back the non-cash benefits they offer to employees — and the problem may soon get worse.

Gas prices’ downward trend continues – for now: AAA

Nationwide gas prices continue to fall. Lower gas demand has been a main contributor in limiting pump price increases amid rising oil prices, according to AAA.

The End: Bay Area movie theater calls it quits

Sunday was the last day of operation, ending the theater’s four decades worth of blockbusters and flicks, buckets of popcorn, countless chocolate candy, Coca-Cola and date nights.

Colorado poised to ban 'fatphobia' in workplace, housing

The law aims to prevent landlords from discriminating against renters due to weight limits and to implement workplace accommodations for overweight Americans.

Berkeley business owners uplift each other during Small Business Saturday

The holiday shopping season has officially begun. Black Friday is followed by Small Business Saturday. It's the 14th year of the event, a day when customers are encouraged to spend their money at local small businesses.

SF Mission Street vendors asking city to delay air market ban

More than 100 street vendors are asking the City of San Francisco to pause plans to force them off Mission Street.

Sam Altman reinstated as OpenAI CEO days after being ousted, along with new board

The ousted leader of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is returning to the company that fired him late last week, culminating a days-long power struggle that shocked the tech industry.