BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — As you pull into Valley Plaza Mall, new signs are now greeting drivers throughout the lot. Pay to park is now an option at Valley Plaza Mall, but not everyone is happy about the idea. Paid preferred parking signs are now posted across the main entrance parking of Valley Plaza Mall. It started on August 1st and includes a total of 240 parking spaces between Ay Mi Pa and T-Mobile. Management says more than 90% of parking spaces will remain free, and handicap parking spaces as well as designated carry-out spots within the preferred parking area will continue to be available to shoppers at no charge.