Steve McHarris sheds the “interim” part of his title just as the city faces one of the worst recessions in several generations.

Sources say Milpitas elected officials are close to selecting the next city manager from a field of 30 applicants.

Milpitas City Manager Tom Williams has resigned after more than a decade on the job and four months on paid leave.

Milpitas’ City Council authorized the firing of its embattled City Manager Tom Williams in a 4-0 vote Tuesday.

Milpitas may finally part ways with City Manager Tom Williams, whose misuse of public funds could forfeit his severance package.