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

The city manager will resign after barely a year-and-a-half on the job, marking the fourth time in two years that the position has been vacated.

Millbrae apparently has to learn the hard way that its new city manager has a penchant for berating people and bending the rules.

Tom Williams, who threatened to sue his own city for $1 million, will apparently walk away with just $1,372 and change.

The First Amendment Coalition has been awarded $100,000 in attorneys’ fees in its successful public records lawsuit against Milpitas.

Rich Tran came under fire this week after the city of Milpitas released a report detailing claims of inappropriate conduct by the young mayor.

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.