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MACRO isn’t working the way it should, Oakland residents say

MACRO, Oakland’s non-police response program that addresses quality of life issues and helps people experiencing homelessness and some behavioral health issues, is in dire need of reform, according to ...
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Oakland's MACRO touts improvements despite criticism; needs $4M a year to survive

MACRO, a non-police response to crisis calls in Oakland, needs $4-million a year when its state funding runs out. MACRO is touting more hours, a bigger team, solving situations without the need for ...
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MACRO growing ahead of busy summer in Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif. - If you’re ever near a MACRO team in Oakland, compassion can be heard in every interaction. The street teams with the Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland (MACRO) are a ...