Between their struggles with addiction, crime, and drama, the DeBarges have lived tragic lives.

The Cathedral City location stands proudly along Highway 111, its distinctive purple-gray exterior and bold yellow signage beckoning to passersby like a lighthouse for the bargain-obsessed.

Given the carnage, this seems like an opportunity for the Legislature to save lives once it returns to session.

Tickets are $5 each and are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Half the proceeds from each ...