Yes, this is interesting. According to this IRS link, In some states, income from separate property is separate income. These states include Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Washington.
Looking into this link, Social Security considers payments to its program as property of the contributor and not community property, even though California considers income accrued during marriage as community property. Property of the contributor means separate property. Since it is not considered community property, it does not need to be reported or allocated in your federal return.
I hope this helps.
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