With hot weather expected to continue through the week, Los Angeles County health officials on Wednesday were warning beachgoers to avoid entering the ocean at several beaches because of elevated bacteria levels that could increase the risk of illness. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued ocean water warnings for the following locations:Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Health officials said the warnings were issued after recent water samples showed bacteria levels exceeding state health standards, which may increase the risk of illness. Meanwhile, a warning was lifted for the Wilshire Boulevard storm drain at Santa Monica Beach after recent testing found water quality had returned to state standards. Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the county's beach hotline at 800-525-5662.