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South Lake Tahoe Mayor Jailed Over Bar Fight
16 Sep
Summary
- Mayor Bass received a 45-day jail sentence, with 35 suspended.
- He must abstain from alcohol and drugs for two years.
- Bass is prohibited from entering the 'Casino Corridor'.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cody Bass has been sentenced to 10 days in jail for a 2025 bar altercation. A judge imposed a 45-day sentence, suspending 35 days, after Bass was convicted of misdemeanor harassment. The conviction stemmed from an incident outside Lake Tahoe AleWorx in September 2025.
In addition to jail time, Bass, 45, must pay a $1,127 fine. He is also ordered to abstain from alcohol, marijuana, and other controlled substances for two years, with random testing required. Furthermore, he must not contact the victim and is prohibited from entering the 'Casino Corridor' area.
Bass' attorney plans to appeal the sentence. During the sentencing, the mayor expressed regret for his actions. A victim impact statement detailed months of harassment and threats against the bouncer involved in the altercation.
