California and Arizona are both part of an interstate reciprocity between the DMV's. It sounds like California is suspending you based on the Arizona suspension, which they may do. I am assuming that you were a California licensed driver at the time of the Arizona conviction, Arizona notified California, who will not release the "hold" on your license until you have satisfied them. The best way anyone would be able to answer your question is after reviewing your DMV "H6" printout. It may...