At least five of the eight regional heads have decided to leave as the mid-level worker-turned-acting commissioner is said to mull workforce reduction.

As billionaire Elon Musk's unelected "Department of Government Efficiency" continues its to wreak havoc across the federal government, North County was thrown into confusion as to the status of the Oceanside Social Security Administration office on Wednesday.

The Social Security Administration (SSA), which is headquartered in Woodlawn, closed two offices this week, putting employees on administrative leave, agency leaders said.