West Hollywood became an independent city in 1984. The city is only 1.9 square miles, but has a variety of shops,…More diverse residents and landmarks that make it unique. West Hollywood is also known as "WeHo" and shares boundaries with the City of Beverly Hills and Los Angeles.</p> <p>Residents of West Hollywood are very proactive in many social issues such as HIV and AIDS; the environment; LGBT rights; human rights and civil rights; affordable housing; seniors and animal rights. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department provide the law enforcement and fire protection to the city.</p> <p>The City of West Hollywood has a diverse population of residents that includes  members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community; seniors; and Russian-speaking immigrants.</p>