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Graniterock wins big while losing with Challenger baseball fun

Posted by Graniterock on Thu, June 5th, 2025, 1:25 pm

Graniterock team members suited up once again in March for one of the most heartwarming events of the year: the Challenger Division baseball game at Veterans Memorial Park in Hollister.The Little League Challenger Division is an adaptive baseball program for children and young adults with physical and intellectual disabilities.Hollister’s Challenger team is part of a global network of more than 950 teams across the U.S. and nine other countries. Each season, they invite local businesses and ... Read More

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Construction Group wins big with four Project of the Year awards

Posted by Graniterock on Thu, May 29th, 2025, 10:19 am

Graniterock’s Construction Group celebrated a major accomplishment this year, having received four Project of the Year Awards from the American Public Works Association (APWA) Monterey Bay Chapter.The honors recognize outstanding public works projects that improve the communities where we live and work, highlighting the skills and teamwork of our Construction Group.Each of the award-winning projects showcases Graniterock’s commitment to high-quality project delivery, including safe project execution and strong collaboration with local agency partners.Cutino Park Improvements – ... Read More

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Wilson Quarry hosts Algebra Academy students for hands-on STEM learning

Posted by Graniterock on Fri, May 2nd, 2025, 3:33 pm

Agroup of students from the Bruce W. Woolpert Algebra Academy visited Graniterock’s Wilson Quarry at the end of April for a tour to see how math and science come to life in the world of mining and construction materials.Coordinated and led by Ashlyn Yocum of the Logistics team, with support from Marketing and Community Involvement Director Keith Severson and Marketing Specialist Liam Tveit, the tour brought the quarry’s operations into focus in a way that was ... Read More

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Graniterock team member and YMCA volunteer recognized by Watsonville mayor

Posted by Graniterock on Thu, May 1st, 2025, 2:11 pm

Manny Garcia, part of the Graniterock Human Resources team, was honored for his dedication to the Central Coast YMCA, a nonprofit that was rooted in his childhood and which he supports today as a volunteer board member.Manny was invited by Central Coast YMCA president and CEO Amy Grames to join the Watsonville Family YMCA in receiving a proclamation from Watsonville Mayor Maria Orozco.As a YMCA board member who grew up attending Watsonville’s YMCA, Manny is thrilled ... Read More

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• Watsonville

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Graniterock Supply grand opening at new location

Posted by Graniterock on Tue, March 25th, 2025, 2:04 pm

We’re rolling out the welcome mat for the grand opening of Graniterock Supply at our brand-new Highway 68 location in Salinas! 10 a.m. Friday, April 4 9 a.m. Saturday, April 5 115 Monterey Salinas Highway, SalinasThis celebration brings together our customers, construction pros and community members to experience everything Graniterock Supply has to offer. Whether you’re a contractor, landscaper or DIY enthusiast, this is your chance to explore our expanded selection of building materials, tools and ... Read More

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Keith Severson honored as Volunteer of the Year by the YMCA!

Posted by Graniterock on Tue, December 10th, 2024, 2:21 pm

Keith Severson, the Company's director of marketing and community involvement of 28 years, has been recognized as Volunteer of the Year by the YMCA of San Benito County and Central Coast YMCA!This well-deserved recognition highlights Keith’s dedication to serving the needs of San Benito County.His work involves a wide range of activities and participation in numerous nonprofits, which includes weekly volunteering with the Aromas-based Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a group that gives food to people in need, ... Read More

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Graniterock purchases Tope's Garden Center, adds new location in Salinas

Posted by Graniterock on Fri, October 18th, 2024, 11:26 am

Graniterock is expanding its Building Materials business with the purchase of assets from Tope's Garden Center in south Salinas.The acquisition adds a new building materials location on Highway 68 that will allow the team to better serve Monterey County customers.Building Materials Business ManagerJeff Lindsaysaid he expects the new location to be ready for a soft opening by the end of the year with an official grand opening in early 2025.“This acquisition allows us to serve Monterey ... Read More

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Cutino Park in Seaside, built by Graniterock

Posted by Graniterock on Thu, May 2nd, 2024, 1:56 pm

After a year of working to rebuild this beautiful neighborhood park in Seaside, Graniterock celebrated its reopening with families and city leaders.The new park features new play equipment, concrete pedestrian pathways and walls, lawn area, park benches, picnic tables, parking lot and landscaped areas and solar lights, and a new set of bleachers for the sports field.We appreciate the Graniterock team working safely to deliver this for the community of Seaside! Read More

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Empowering veterans and communities: A day of service with CHEER and VFW

Posted by Graniterock on Tue, March 26th, 2024, 11:44 am

Coastal Habitat Education and Environmental Reclamation (CHEER) organization joined forces with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) for a noble cause – a trash clean-up along Uvas Creek in Gilroy.The Graniterock team was proud to be a part of this initiative, lending a helping hand to the hardworking volunteers. Not only did we assist with the clean-up efforts, but we also provided snacks and beverages to keep everyone energized throughout the day.This volunteer event held special ... Read More

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Bruce W. Woolpert Scholarship adds up to successful life for pro soccer player

Posted by Graniterock on Wed, December 20th, 2023, 12:02 pm

Article from Foundation of California State University Monterey BayFor Adrian Rebollar, who graduated from California State University Monterey Bay in 2021, the addition of a scholarship had an exponential impact on his ability to succeed.Today, the Watsonville native plays midfield with the region’s professional soccer team, the Monterey Bay Football Club of the USL Championship league, and runs a soccer program business with his teammate.Rebollar attended CSUMB because they offered the mathematics major he wanted, he ... Read More

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