Weed, Ca

I took this picture while traveling through northern California

 

Is it an instructional sign ?

you know like at a stop sign you're supposed to stop...

 

http://www.hipforums.com/forum/topic/448274-a-visit-to-weed-california/

 

they always have those signs on tv that show "welcome to such-and-such town, population whatever." i never thought it was a real thing, because i've never in my life seen welcome sign that actually lists the town's population. now my whole worldview has been turned upside down. granted, it's not the first time that weed has done that...