$17,500 raised at River Run

Community fun run at Graniterock quarry in Hollister raises $17,500 for YMCA

Posted by Keith Severson on Sep 14, 2023

At Graniterock, we believe that every step we take should lead to a stronger, healthier community. That's why we're thrilled to share the news of our recent River Run event in Hollister, where we raised $17,500 in support of the YMCA of San Benito County.
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20 years of sustainable concrete

20 years of producing sustainable concrete

Posted by Shanna Crigger on Aug 21, 2023

Rubberized asphalt in Washington, D.C.

Students lobby lawmakers with Graniterock rubberized asphalt

Posted by Shanna Crigger on Aug 15, 2023

Washington, DC – Graniterock’s rubberized asphalt landed at the nation’s capital this summer for a pitch to lawmakers by elementary school students from southern Virginia who want to see old tires put to new use.
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Bruce W. Woolpert Algebra Academy

Empowering young minds in mathematics – The Bruce W. Woolpert Algebra Academy returns in-person after four years

Posted by Shanna Crigger on Jul 28, 2023

Watsonville - The Bruce W. Woolpert Algebra Academy is back with renewed vigor, marking its first in-person session in four years. Scheduled to run July 31 to Aug. 4, the academy takes place at Graniterock’s headquarters and Driscoll’s Cassin Ranch facility.
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United Way's Lifetime Champion Award

Graniterock's decades of support for United Way honored

Posted by Shanna Crigger on May 24, 2023

Through the care and dedication of our team members, Graniterock received United Way of Santa Cruz County’s Lifetime Champion Award.
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From intern to CEO, Peter Lemon selected to lead Graniterock

Posted by Shanna Crigger on Dec 22, 2022

WATSONVILLE – Graniterock is pleased to announce Peter Lemon has been named the new president and chief executive officer effective Jan. 1, 2023.
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Bright future for Graniterock

Flipping the switch to solar energy at Graniterock's aggregate quarry

Posted by Graniterock on Dec 6, 2022

AROMAS – A gathering of Graniterock team members and community friends celebrated flipping the switch on a 5-megawatt solar farm that will generate enough power to run more than half of the company’s aggregate quarry in Aromas.
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Rock N Run returns

Rock N Run 5K/10K returns stronger than ever

Posted by Graniterock on Oct 11, 2022

The Rock N Run was back in action Sunday for the first time since 2019 with a strong showing of runners, walkers and community supporters.About 200 people joined the 5K/10K at the Wilson Quarry in support of Aromas School.
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Memorial park for slain officer

Graniterock donates toward slain officer's memorial in Santa Cruz County

Posted by Graniterock on Aug 31, 2022

The Associated General Contractors of California and member contractors Graniterock, Granite Construction and XL Construction have pledged $20,000 toward the Reimagining Willowbrook Park Project in honor of Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller.
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Bruce W. Woolpert Algebra Academy back in session

Teens return in person to Bruce W. Woolpert Algebra Academy; Executive Director Christy Sessions leads the way

Posted by Graniterock on Aug 16, 2022

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA – Christy Sessions, executive director of the Bruce W. Woolpert Algebra Academy, was a math and science teacher at Aromas School when some of her best eighth graders were chosen to attend the weeklong program in summer 2014.
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