by n Eli Ramosn eramos@tahoedailytribune.comn | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
STATELINE, Nev. – Mayor Cody Bass appeared in the Tahoe Justice Court again today regarding his arrest and charges of trespassing and harassment in September. However, the presiding judge recused himself from the case.
Judge Mike Johnson was presiding over the court and recused himself from case CR250436. Adam Spicer, who made his first appearance in this case as Bass’s defense, expected that it would be the only relevant point in today’s proceedings.
Spicer requested that Bass’s $1,978 bail was quite high and requested the court if some bail could be given back. The judge decided that it would be an item for the next court date.
Bass was scheduled to appear again in front of a different judge on March 2 at 1:30 p.m.
by n Eli Ramosn eramos@tahoedailytribune.comn | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
STATELINE, Nev. – Superintendent Frankie Alvarado of the Douglas County School District (DCSD) released a statement to the district community that they are no longer considering consolidation of the Lake Tahoe schools.
“We recognize the significance of these schools to the Tahoe community and this decision reflects our commitment to honoring that role,” wrote Alvarado.
He went on to say that the lake schools have already experienced a consolidation with the closure and sale of Kingsbury Middle School. The lake schools also have a shared staffing model, so the consolidation would provide minimal expenditure reductions.
DCSD is also working on an education services agreement with South Lake Tahoe to enroll students in the Fire Science program, which could be put in place by the 2026-2027 school year.
While other revenue opportunities, such as individual tuition agreements for out of state students were discussed, the Nevada Department of Education rejected the district’s request for approval for such an arrangement without an agreement with their resident district.
Superintendent Alvarado will be meeting with the governor’s office to review their financial position and will be providing an update at the regular board of education meeting on January 15.
