The former manager billed taxpayers for his own legal fees and then tried to cover his tracks, according to a newly released report.

The public’s right to know about a former Milpitas official’s alleged misconduct outweighs his right to privacy, according to a court ruling.

Tom Williams, who resigned amid controversy as city manager of Milpitas, found a new job as chief administrator in his hometown of Millbrae.

A Santa Clara County judge heard oral arguments from both sides on Monday and is expected to issue a ruling in the case within 90 days.

Bay Area News Group—the chain that includes the Merc and South Bay community newspapers—went through another downsizing.

It was another hard week for local journalists, as several Bay Area News Group employees accepted buyouts in exchange for leaving their jobs.

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.

It appears Milpitas City Manager Tom Williams has a history of trying to pay his personal legal bills with public funds.

According to records obtained by San Jose Inside, Milpitas City Manager Tom Williams tried to charge taxpayers for his personal legal expenses.