California Mayor Cody Bass has been sentenced to 10 days in jail after being found guilty of a misdemeanor assault and harassment charge stemming from a bar fight at Lake Tahoe AleWorx in Stateline, Nevada. Bass, who serves as the mayor of South Lake Tahoe, was banned from the establishment before the incident. The sentencing occurred at the Tahoe Justice Court in Nevada, just across the border from his hometown. Bass was arrested on September 25 after he allegedly attempted to kick a bouncer in the knee and threatened to "have people kill" him, according to KCRA 3. His attorney, Adam Spicer, noted that Bass regretted not testifying during his bench trial to explain his actions, as reported by South Tahoe Now. Bass said he was at the restaurant next door to AleWorx when he encountered the club’s bouncer, Bob Hoyopatubbi. He claimed he wanted to resolve their issues and asked if they could "put water under the bridge." The reason for their strained relationship remained unclear. During their discussion, Bass attempted to kick the bouncer in the knee. "I should have turned my back and walked away," Bass said in court. "I’m not a violent person." In a victim impact statement, Hoyopatubbi said he had faced months of harassment from Bass, starting in July 2025, and felt his safety and that of his family were at risk. "There were repeated threats against my life," he said. Hoyopatubbi added that he lost his job at AleWorx and believes Bass’ actions led to complications at work. Judge Richard Glasson stated that while rough or rowdy behavior is not uncommon, it should not reflect poorly on the community. He noted that Bass crossed the line when his actions turned into harassment. Bass’ sentence was to begin immediately. His lawyer requested that it begin after his current term as mayor ends in December, but the request was denied. Bass had been a member of the South Lake Tahoe City Council since 2018 and became mayor in a temporary capacity last fall after then-Mayor Tamara Wallace resigned. Wallace had stated she had taken about $300,000 from Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, where she worked, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. It was not immediately clear if another City Council member would temporarily take over Bass’ role. The Independent has reached out to the City of South Lake Tahoe for more information. Bass will serve his 10-day sentence at Douglas County Jail in Nevada. For two years after his release, he must avoid alcohol, marijuana, and other controlled substances, and he may be subject to random searches. If he fails to comply with these conditions, he will return to jail to serve the remaining 35 days of his sentence. He must also pay a $1,127 fine, have no contact with the assault victim, and remains banned from AleWorx.