It's not often 6-foot tall babies are born. That is, until Maggie the baby giraffe was born at the Oakland Zoo on Jan. 12 to Twiga and dad Mabasu. At 80 pounds and 72 inches, she made her public debut Thursday in front of a curious crowd.

Slideshow: Actor Ben Gazzara: 1931 - 2012

Citywise: Money not flowing into recall campaigns in Oakland

Fremont Opera shuts down

Report: Manny Ramirez to decide between A's, Orioles, Blue Jays

One-alarm fire damages Hayward hills pool house

California, two other states tell insurers to disclose climate change responses

Eddie DeBartolo Jr., Charles Haley and Tim Brown among Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists

Best reader photos: Going to the dogs, squirrelly bird feeder and more

Former Giants, Warriors DJ killed in Thailand taxi tragedy

Susan G. Komen for the Cure reverses decision, will continue funding Planned Parenthood

Bay Area football fans throw the ultimate Super Bowl party

Chabot College seals sister school agreement with Chinese counterpart

Nomination period opens Feb. 13 for Alameda County candidates

Police: Man lied about crime that led to Newark standoff

High-speed rail tapped state funds for unusual lobbying contract

Sandhill cranes bring their trumpet and dance to the Delta each winter

Whale biologist pleads not guilty to federal charges

Members of Congress call for hearings on hazing in the military

Inmate pleads guilty to murdering killer of Novato girl

Hayward confectioners out-cupcake the competition

As Republicans shift west, attracting Latinos a challenge

Roadshow: Scooters can give mobility to seniors who no longer drive

Proposition 8 gay marriage ban trial video release denied

East Bay post office worker gets 18 months in prison in counterfeiting case

Groundhog wars: Rodents diverge on winter forecast

East Bay scientist is Dr. Itchy when it comes to mosquitoes

State official: Home builder did not have permit to dig the deadly 12-foot deep Milpitas trench

Facebook IPO filing reveals first look at company's finances

More mortgage relief from the White House -- but congressional OK doubtful

Prep Sports »


	Good times are coming to the Dragons Slideshow: Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali's trainer, dies at age 90 Slideshow: The 2012 Screen Actors Guild Awards Gabby Green and Shannon Mauldin lift St. Mary's girls over Salesian Live chat: East Bay boys prep soccer, Thursday at noon Photo Gallery: Bay Area High School Sports: January 16 - 21, 2012

Living »

Updated: February 03, 2012
	New Leaf grocery opens in San Jose's Evergreen district How to visit Las Vegas on the cheap, with a Super Bowl trip for $150 to prove it Best reader photos: Going to the dogs, squirrelly bird feeder and more Pet pals: Charlie and Isabella Bogue: Leashed vs. unleashed dogs, the eternal debate Bogue: How to keep roof rats from killing tree

Entertainment »


	Slideshow: Actor Ben Gazzara: 1931 - 2012 Hicks: Beyonce reportedly offered $100 million for 'X Factor Hicks: Adam Lambert to ruin, er, join Queen Hicks: Daniel Radcliffe was drunk while filming 'Harry Potter' Hicks: Steven Tyler says he didn't muff national anthem Review: 'Body Awareness' at Berkeley's Aurora Theatre Company

Opinion »


	My Word: St. Rose Hospital needs to survive, but it will need help Editorial: Komen puts politics before women's health My Word: Quan recall a misguided effort that diverts focus from problem-solving Thomas Friedman: Russia may learn the hard way about the politics of dignity My Word: Blair Park is a complex project requiring research, study Oakland Tribune editorial: PUC president is the last person who should lead San Bruno probe

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