California Code, Public Resources Code - PRC § 29117

(a) “Person” means any individual, organization, partnership, limited liability company, or other business association or corporation, including any utility; and the federal government, the state, any local government, or any district, or any agency thereof.

(b) “Aggrieved person” means any person who, in person or through a representative, appeared at a public hearing of the local government in connection with the decision made or action appealed; or who, by other appropriate means prior to a hearing, informed the local government of the nature of his or her concerns; or who for good cause was unable to do either of the foregoing. “Aggrieved person” includes the applicant for a permit; and, with respect to the approval of the local protection program, or any component thereof, any affected local government.