Valley Plaza Charges for Prime Parking | Bakersfield News

Valley Plaza in Bakersfield just rolled out a two-dollar-an-hour “preferred paid parking” perk—grab a spot near the entrances if you’re willing to pay. The mall says it’s for convenience, but shoppers are split: some see it as a smart upgrade, others call it an unnecessary fee they didn’t expect. Security’s already cracking down with citations for scofflaws, and while only a few hundred spots are marked premium, thousands of free spaces remain. It’s a bold move that’s sparking debate—and maybe a little frustration—among longtime customers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8adea3d546a97eb3