The Los Angeles Conservancy is accepting applications for its 30th Annual Preservation Awards, which recognize outstanding achievement in the field of historic preservation in L.A. County. According to the Conservancy, projects must have been completed by December 31, 2010, be located in Los Angeles County, and meet nationally recognized standards for the treatment of historic properties and landscapes (in the case of construction or landscape projects) to qualify. Downey's former Harvey's/Johnie's Broiler, now a Bob's Big Boy, won the LA Conservancy's President's Award for preservation last year. More via their site. [Large photo by John Eng via Facebook; inset via Roadside Pee.

DOWNTOWN: Hey, even more USC architecture renderings to blow your mind. This Monday, the USC School of Architecture will hold its first-ever mega student design review. Student projects will include drawings, three- dimensional models and computer models. It will be held at the City National Plaza in downtown, and takes place on December 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.