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Merced council recognizes Ramadan, honors Riggs family; residents urge unity and report charter-school reprieve
Summary
At Wednesday27s meeting the council read a Ramadan proclamation and honored Riggs Ambulance Service; public commenters urged community healing and announced a prayer event, and parents reported Merced Scholars Charter School will remain open after county officials reversed a planned closure.
The Merced City Council opened Wednesday27s session with ceremonial recognitions and public comment that focused on community unity and local education.
Mayor Matthew Serrato read a proclamation formally recognizing the observance of Ramadan and extended the city27s respect to Muslim residents. A community representative recited a verse and a Central Valley CAIR speaker thanked…
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