The blue and yellow "Welcome to California" signs are disappearing.

California has begun replacing its traditional cursive welcome signs with elaborate regional monuments featuring local wildlife.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE: A "Welcome to California" sign on Highway 139. (UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) For decades, travelers driving ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Some of the classic signs that greet drivers as they enter California are being replaced with more elaborate ...

The new monuments are becoming popular photo opportunities, with state officials adding parking spaces to accommodate visitors who want a picture or selfie as they enter the Golden State. For decades, ...