Nelia Arellano, 36, of Oakland, who was treated and released, told KGO-TV about the terrifying events.

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"We have no idea right now where they were going or where they were coming from, " CHP officer Amelia Jack told KGO-TV.

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Two buildings were destroyed and one was damaged, CNN affiliate KGO reported.

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"It will be my first time to be arrested, " Angelot told KGO.

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Brown told KGO that at first he misunderstood what one of the passengers was saying when she knocked on the partition and talked about smoke.

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At least a dozen trees came down in San Francisco, police officer John Tozzini told KGO-TV, which reported that more than 20, 000 utility customers lost power in the region.

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Lisa Angelot and Karen Brandenberger were married when it was legal, but they said their own marriage is not enough, and told KGO they were prepared to be arrested to make the point.

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